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How close to Earth will the next 10 Interstellar Objects pass?

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1.5%

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Garrett_Levine

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Vera C. Rubin Observatory

When will the next interstellar object be discovered?

2025-06-06

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How many interstellar objects will be identified by the Vera Rubin Observatory is its first two years of observations?

2.69

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Authors:

Garrett_Levine

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Vera C. Rubin Observatory

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2.69