‘Oumuamua: Interstellar Visitor

The video tutorial by Professor Dave explores the characteristics of dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets, highlighting their formation and orbits. It delves into the discovery of Oumuamua, the first interstellar object detected in our solar system, and its unique features. The tutorial also discusses the potential for future discoveries of exocomets like Borisov and the possibility of intercepting such objects to gain insights into the universe.

What was Oumuamua and why was it significant?

How did Oumuamua's trajectory differ from typical comets?

What are the implications of discovering interstellar objects like Oumuamua and Borisov?