SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 2, 2025Live Science

Astronomers spot potential 'interstellar visitor' shooting through the solar system toward Earth

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A potential interstellar object, A11pl3Z, has been detected speeding through our solar system at 152,000 mph. First spotted by the ATLAS telescope system, this large asteroid or comet may be the third confirmed interstellar visitor. A11pl3Z will pass within two Earth-sun distances in October. Scientists plan to study the object using advanced telescopes and possibly Mars rovers, aiming to gain new insights into interstellar visitors.

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