Astronomers recently made a surprising discovery—a celestial object they believed was an asteroid, known as 2018 CN41. However, it turned out to be Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster, which had been launched into space earlier that year. The naming attempt by researchers was lighthearted, with one astronomer jokingly calling it Matt’s Comet before conceding it wasn’t a comet at all. Despite the mix-up, the object came dangerously close to Earth, prompting concerns about potential collisions or interference from outer-space vehicles. This quirky tale of a car found in the cosmos highlights the unpredictable nature of space and the humor that can emerge when our plans go awry.
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