Cosmic Curiosities: The Mystery of ʻOumuamua
In October 2017, a cosmic interloper named 'Oumuamua—Hawaiian for "scout" or "messenger"—swept through our Solar System, becoming the first confirmed interstellar object ever observed. This enigma, with its odd proportions, reddish hue, and unexplained acceleration, defied everything we knew about asteroids and comets. Was it a rocky fragment from a distant star, a chunk of exotic ice, or—dare we imagine—an alien artifact?
This ebook unravels ʻOumuamua’s story, from its serendipitous discovery to the cutting-edge science probing its origins. Across six chapters, we explore its peculiar traits, the theories it sparked, and its profound implications for our place in the cosmos, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of the universe.
In 2017, ‘Oumuamua — the first known interstellar visitor — raced through our Solar System. Strange shape, weird acceleration, eerie red color… natural wanderer or alien probe? Dive into the cosmic mystery that still divides scientists.