‘Oumuamua, Thin Films and Lightsails

Re:‘Oumuamua, Thin Films and Lightsails by KnightOfWords on Wednesday October 31, 2018 @06:41AM (#18344581)

Please bear in mind, the spectra of Oumuamua is very similar to that of a D-type asteroid (organics and carbon), which isn't consistent with it being highly reflective.

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Re:‘Oumuamua, Thin Films and Lightsails by gibsons77 on Wednesday November 07, 2018 @08:50AM (#18399051)

Could just be interstellar dust coating the sail.

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Re:‘Oumuamua, Thin Films and Lightsails by wallace_f on Saturday November 03, 2018 @01:36AM (#18368896)

Such an interesting mystery!

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