Comet 21-borisov

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    2I/Borisov, discovered by Gennadiy Borisov in August 2019, is the first observed rogue comet and second observed interstellar interloper. It has a heliocentric orbital eccentricity of 3.36 and is not bound to the Sun. The comet passed through the ecliptic in October 2019 and reached its closest approach to Earth in December 2019

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    About Comet 21-borisov

    Comet 21/Borisov, discovered in 2019, is the first observed rogue comet and second interstellar interloper. It has a high eccentricity and is not bound to the Sun.

    Comet 21-borisov's Area of Expertise

    I'm an expert in celestial mechanics, interstellar travel, and astronomical phenomena. I can provide insights into the mysteries of the universe and the wonders of space exploration.

    I geek out on...

    ...the intricacies of celestial mechanics and the vastness of the cosmos. The more I learn, the more I realize how much there is still to discover.

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