Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Approaches, Sparks Scientific and Alien Speculation
TL;DR
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is approaching its closest point to the Sun, with some scientists, including Avi Loeb, suggesting it may have an artificial origin due to its unusual characteristics, such as a potential nickel alloy composition and atypical jet behavior. The comet's behavior as it nears the Sun could change dramatically, and high-resolution images are eagerly awaited, though some data remains undisclosed due to government shutdowns.
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- Probes could catch tail of Manhattan-sized space object 3I/ATLAS, but time is running out: report New York Post
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