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Only the Third Ever Detected Interstellar Object May Be Whizzing Through Our Solar System Right Now
Astronomers are scrambling to gather data on a mysterious object that’s currently hurtling through the solar system.
Giant object from deep space spotted blazing through our solar system
Interstellar object headed towards Mars, but poses no threat to Earth, says head of planetary defence at the ESA.
Mysterious interstellar object enters solar system; the largest, fastest, and only the third ever recorded
Astronomers have confirmed the third interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, speeding towards the Sun at 60 km/s. Classified on July 2 ...
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It's Official: NASA Confirms New Interstellar Object Is Zooming Through Solar System
Update: NASA has confirmed the object is an interstellar comet and says it has been officially named 3I/ATLAS.
Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System
Astronomers on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of an interstellar object racing through our Solar System -- only the third ...
Third interstellar object spotted? A11pI3Z stirs global astronomy buzz
A11pI3Z: Astronomers believe fast-moving object A11pI3Z could be only the third known interstellar visitor, after 'Oumuamua ...
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It Took Pluto Nearly 250 Years to Finally Orbit the Sun - Here's Why
How long does it take Pluto to orbit the sun? Learn more about how this planet makes one lap around our Solar System.
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International Astronomical Union - The New York Times
News about International Astronomical Union. Commentary and archival information about International Astronomical Union from The New York Times.
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International Astronomical Union joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon
The International Astronomical Union voted Thursday encouraging space organizations across the globe to collaborate on a timekeeping standard for the moon, where one day lasts 29.5 Earth days.
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Which planet has the most moons? Saturn dethrones Jupiter.
The International Astronomical Union recognized 128 newly discovered moons orbiting the ringed planet. By Laura Baisas. Published Mar 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT. As of March 2025, Saturn has 274 known ...