Oort cloud resembles a galaxy, new study finds
A shell of icy objects at the edge of the solar system known as the Oort cloud has a pair of spiral arms that resemble a ...
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NASA supercomputer finds Milky Way-like spiral at solar system's edge
The inner Oort cloud, between 1,000 and 10,000 AU from the sun, displays a spiral formation with arms that extend 15,000 AU.
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NASA Supercomputer Uncovers a Mysterious Spiral Lurking at the Edge of the Solar System
A hidden structure at the farthest reaches of our solar system is challenging long-held theories. Using advanced simulations, ...
NASA supercomputer suggests the Oort Cloud may be a spiral, like a miniature galaxy
The Oort Cloud begins roughly 2,000 – 5,000 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, with 1 AU being the average distance between Earth and the Sun.
A spiral structure in the inner Oort cloud
We typically think of the Oort cloud as scattered ice balls floating far from the sun, yet still tied to it gravitationally.
New study claims our solar system is home to millions of interstellar objects
Researchers claim that there could be at least 1 million interstellar objects hiding in the Oort Cloud at the edge of our ...
Mini galaxy at Solar System’s edge? NASA supercomputer uncovers twisting secrets of Oort Cloud
New research suggests the Oort cloud, a shell of icy objects at the edge of our solar system, may feature spiral arms similar to the Milky Way, revealing a complex cosmic structure beyond Pluto.
Scientists Think Visitors From Another Star System May Have Infiltrated Our Galactic Neighborhood
Sure, they’re particles and rocks, but they’re still a fascinatingly long way from home. Alpha Centauri is the star system ...
Chunks of Alpha Centauri—Our Closest Stellar Neighbor—Might Have Already Reached Us
A new study examines how much material from the closest star system to Earth will end up in orbit around the Sun, and how ...
Over one million interstellar objects may be hiding in our solar system—and some could be drifting toward earth
Over a million interstellar objects larger than 100 meters could be in the outer solar system, originating from Alpha ...
Interstellar visitors: Material from Alpha Centauri may already be here
Oumuamua and Comet Borisov in 2017 and 2019, respectively, created a surge of interest. What were they? Where did they come ...