New simulations reveal that around 1 million "macroscopic" objects from our closest stellar neighbors, the Alpha Centauri system, may already reside in the Oort Cloud, far from sight. When you ...

Experts have confirmed that the mysterious object hurtling towards us, previously dubbed A11pl3Z, is an "interstellar object." The cosmic interloper, officially named 3I/ATLAS, is only the third of ...

Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.

New telescopes will give breathtaking insight into what, or who, is visiting Earth's neighborhood. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Swinburne University of Technology provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. This week, astronomers spotted the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. First detected by the ...

Only four such objects have been discovered, astronomers say. Astronomers have discovered a "fossil" body residing on the outskirts of the solar system, according to new research. The object – which ...