If our understanding of Oumuamua's shape is based on how bright it is, why couldn't it be explained as a sphere with a surface that has a variable albedo? If one side was more reflective than the other, that would be consistent with what we see, surely?
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If our understanding of Oumuamua's shape is based on how bright it is, why couldn't it be explained as a sphere with a surface that has a variable albedo? If one side was more reflective than the other, that would be consistent with what we see, surely?
I got dizzy watching this
God. You could talk about paint drying while I ride you.
DO YOU SEE!?
What Is 'Oumuamua? With Dr. Karen Meech:
The Mysterious Interstellar Object Oumuamua:
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