Why do astronomers suspect 'Oumuamua is not from our solar system?

A. It came from the direction of the constellation Lyra.
B. Its composition is too different from the Sun's.
C. Its shape is too elongated compared to asteroids in the solar system.
D. It is moving too fast to be in orbit around the Sun.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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