Hee hee - you're quite right of course. I think what the article meant the object came within range of a strong gravitational encounter with Neptune. This is in some way 'direct contact' for the Solar System.
Well - considering that the US government is most likely going to cut funding for astronomical research, particularly planetary astronomy, perhaps private companies sponsoring a planet search wouldn't be so bad. At least it would get done.
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Hee hee - you're quite right of course. I think what the article meant the object came within range of a strong gravitational encounter with Neptune. This is in some way 'direct contact' for the Solar System.
Well - considering that the US government is most likely going to cut funding for astronomical research, particularly planetary astronomy, perhaps private companies sponsoring a planet search wouldn't be so bad. At least it would get done.