That is a huge comet. Almost a rouge dwarf planet.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2281756-an-enormous-mega-comet-is-flying-into-our-solar-system/amp/#click=https://t.co/CzX8oqYwzq
QuoteAn enormous 'mega comet' is flying into our solar system
SPACE 21 June 2021
By Jonathan O'Callaghan
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A large object in the outer solar system may be a "mega comet"
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Astronomers have discovered a huge and previously unknown object entering our solar system that will reach the orbit of Saturn in 2031. It is possibly the largest body from the outer reaches of our solar system ever found to make such a close approach to the sun.
Known as 2014 UN271, it is estimated to be between 100 and 370 kilometres across. The object was spotted by the Dark Energy Survey (DES), a project using the Victor ...
That cigar-shaped "asteroid" was the probe and having found signs of life, the ship enters our solar system. :ph34r:
-1 stability?
It could be a mass of smaller objects held together by gravity. Perhaps Saturn will eat it ala Shoemaker levy.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on June 26, 2021, 08:45:28 AM
That is a huge comet. Almost a rouge dwarf planet.
I thought Mars was the rouge planet?
That aside, cool news, thanks for posting :hug:
We should call it Rama.
Is it going to hit earth?
Quote from: 11B4V on June 26, 2021, 10:48:08 PM
Is it going to hit earth?
Elon and Jeff are willing to go blow it up, but they're still looking for a plucky female sidekick. Plus they would like guarantees on the wealth tax.
Wake me when it starts decelerating