Mysterious 'Oumuamua Object Still Baffles Scientists 3 Years After Discovery In a breakthrough that left the scientific community stunned, a strange, cigar-shaped object was discovered hurtling through our solar system in 2017. Dubbed 'Oumuamua, the object's unusual shape and unexplained acceleration have sparked intense debate and speculation about its origins and purpose. As researchers continue to study this enigmatic visitor from beyond our cosmic neighborhood, new insights into its composition and behavior may hold the key to unraveling the mystery surrounding 'Oumuamua's true nature. With three years of investigation under its belt, scientists are still struggling to explain the strange characteristics of this extraterrestrial interloper.