Re: [meteorite-list] First recorded visit to this solar system by an interstellar object

2017-10-29 Thread Matson, Rob D. via Meteorite-list
Hi Mike, It is indeed an intriguing interloper, with much speculation on MPML as to its possible origin and the dynamics of its ejection from its original star system. Its spectral characteristics (admittedly limited spectral resolution so far) seem more consistent with an asteroid than a comet,

Re: [meteorite-list] First recorded visit to this solar system by an interstellar object

2017-10-30 Thread Robert Verish via Meteorite-list
Rob has made a good point about this object not being a comet, and for that matter, the presumption that this thing is natural and unguided.  Personally, I am very disappointed that this object wasn't a comet and that it didn't leave a trail of dust and gases, that one day we could have captured

Re: [meteorite-list] First recorded visit to this solar system by an interstellar object

2017-10-30 Thread Mark Ford via Meteorite-list
-list@meteoritecentral.com; Matson, Rob D. Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] First recorded visit to this solar system by an interstellar object Rob has made a good point about this object not being a comet, and for that matter, the presumption that this thing is natural and unguided. Personally, I am

Re: [meteorite-list] First recorded visit to this solar system by an interstellar object

2017-10-30 Thread Mattias Bärmann via Meteorite-list
Thanks, Bob, for the fish! Am 30.10.2017 um 07:59 schrieb Robert Verish via Meteorite-list: Rob has made a good point about this object not being a comet, and for that matter, the presumption that this thing is natural and unguided. Personally, I am very disappointed that this object wasn't a