3I, Comet and Earth
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Astronomers are stunned as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS erupts early from behind the Sun, releasing a 10,000 km gas jet and speeding ahead of its predicted orbit.
A captivating interstellar wanderer, known as 3I/ATLAS, has become the focal point of global astronomical interest. Researchers are intrigued by its peculiar behavior, notably a tail that shifts direction unexpectedly.
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb discusses the mystery surrounding the 31/ATLAS comet and explains his argument that it has a 40% chance of being alien technology.
The rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is under intense scrutiny as it passes through the solar system. Spacecraft like Hera, Europa Clipper, and JUICE are positioned to observe its unique 56,000 km ion tail.
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has revealed that if comet 3I/ATLAS were an 'alien spaceship', it will be reaching Earth tomorrow (October 29).
The comet is on what’s known as a hyperbolic trajectory, which means that it doesn’t follow an orbital path around the sun. It’s also traveling at about 137,000 miles per hour, which is too fast for the comet to be slowed down by the sun’s gravity.
Could a ‘Trojan Horse’ from space be headed our way? Harvard scientist Avi Loeb warns 3I/ATLAS might be more than the average a comet.