Technically, it would be the second. First in solar system was Voyager I:
First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
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Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#12A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
A probe should show signs of acceleration, not freefall... unless you wanted the probe to be stealthy. That is a disturbing thought.
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#13A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
Rendezvous with Rama?
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#14A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
A remote civilisation that has no problem waiting hundred thousand years or longer for a probe to reach its destiny.
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#15A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
Measurements detect no signs of FTL, Sol is noted as a good place for a future hyperspace bypass.
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#16A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
Does this civilization do things in threes? Three-legged creatures, etc.?
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#17Prepare for thousands of clickbaity articles on mainstream media in the next few days.
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#18A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
Rendezvous with Rama?
Recall, those guys do everything in threes. Perhaps they'll even send three probes through our solar system.
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#19A probe sent out by some remote civilisation, it is on its way through our part of the Milky Way galaxy. It used Sol as a source of gravity to slingshot itself on its way in the direction of Pegasus. It also did some measurements while it was at it, even though this system is not its final destination. Yes, totally made up but in theory it would be possible.
Does this civilization do things in threes? Three-legged creatures, etc.?
Probably the Idirans
Re: First possible interstellar object detected in our solar system
#20That it passes the ecliptic from that angle, that close to the sun, feels "deliberate". Like aiming for bull's eye on the solar system, from above. Iss