Answer · 1I/'Oumuamua
A long, thin cigar (axis ratio about 1:8 or more) tumbling near its lowest rotational energy state.
A long, thin cigar (axis ratio about 1:8 or more) tumbling near its lowest rotational energy state.
Where it stands
Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: two pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Light-curve minima consistent with a prolate body seen side-on and end-on.
What would rule it out
- A light-curve inversion that excludes prolate shapes at high confidence.
Evidence 2 for · 1 against
FOR
The questions it answers
Open3 answers, none ahead
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). A long, thin cigar (axis ratio about 1:8 or more) tumbling near its lowest rotational energy state. [Answer ANS0CSKCE9W2G6M]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CSKCE9W2G6M
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title = {A long, thin cigar (axis ratio about 1:8 or more) tumbling near its lowest rotational energy state.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0CSKCE9W2G6M},
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