[alexander_busek]

According to the study authors, the asteroid will remain in its current orbit for another 300 years or so before finally escaping into space.

What a coincidence that we should just happen to be here, with the technological capabilities to observe it, before it "wanders away."

Me thinks the author is playing a little loose with the facts - understandably, since he's writing for a lay public.

Regards,

[Omnivore-Dan]

There is more recent data that suggests it may temporarily leave it’s orbit, but then come back into it. Very strange, if I can find the article again, I’ll post it.

[Omnivore-Dan]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/469219_Kamo%CA%BBoalewa