The first known comet to visit us from another star
system has an unusual make-up, according to new research.
system has an unusual make-up, according to new research.
| The interstellar comet 2I/Borisov was detected in our Solar System last year.
This mysterious visitor from the depths of space has provided |
By Paul Rincon
BBC News 4-20-20 |
astronomers with an unprecedented opportunity to compare it to comets that formed around the Sun.
New data suggests it contains large amounts of carbon monoxide – a possible clue to where it was “born”.