Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Unexpected Trajectory of Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2018 is “The Unexpected Trajectory of Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL , Caltech. The original explanation runs about 142 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“Why is ‘Oumuamua differing from its expected trajectory? Last year, 1I/2017 U1 ‘Oumuamua became the first known asteroid from interstellar space to pass through our Solar System .”
— APOD editors, November 20, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 20, 2018
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL , Caltech
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 142 words