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This Parent Q&A page helps you explore the mystery of ʻOumuamua, the first known object to fly into our solar system from another star. It looks at what made this mysterious interstellar object so strange, whether it could be artificial, and how we might spot others in future. Great for curious minds at home.
This space science lesson plan explores the mysterious interstellar object called ʻOumuamua. Was it a comet, a rock, or something built? Learn what made it so strange, why some scientists suggested it could be alien, and how we study fast-moving objects from beyond our solar system. Includes discussion ideas, tasks, and a quiz.
In 2017, astronomers discovered a mysterious interstellar object named ʻOumuamua. It didn’t look or move like anything we’d seen before — and some even suggested it might be an alien space probe. This deep dive explores the strange facts, bold theories, and lingering mysteries behind our first known visitor from another star.