In recent days, the astronomical community has been revolutionized by the detection of the third known interstellar object that visits our cosmic neighborhood. Baptized as 'A11PL3Z', this celestial body not only confirms that we are not alone in terms of the visit of objects of other stars, but also emerges as the largest in its ever observed.
According to reports, 'A11PL3Z' was first sighted on July 3, 2025 and its interstellar nature has been recently confirmed. Astronomers estimate that this cosmic "intruder" has a considerably larger size than its predecessors, 'Oumuamua and 2i/Borisov, which captured the attention of the world in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
The first observations suggest that 'A11PL3Z' follows a hyperbolic trajectory, a clear indication that it is not gravitationally linked to our sun and that, after passing through the interior solar system, it will continue its journey through the immensity of the galaxy.
This discovery opens a new and exciting window to the study of the composition of planetary systems beyond ours. Scientists around the world are already mobilizing terrestrial and spatial telescopes to analyze the composition, size and speed of 'A11PL3Z' with the greatest possible detail before it moves too much. It is expected that the analysis of the light reflected on its surface can reveal the presence of ice and organic compounds, offering crucial clues about the formation of planets in other stars.
This finding underlines the dynamics and always surprising nature of the cosmos, reminding us that the universe is a vast place full of objects in constant movement, some of which decide to honor us with a fleeting visit.
August 20, 2025
