Interstellar object could be on ‘reconnaissance mission,’ expert warns

Astronomers recently discovered a rare interstellar object passing through our solar system, and Harvard physicist sounds anxiety that his strange characteristics can indicate that this is more than just a typical comet.

“Perhaps the trajectory was developed,” said Fox News Digital, Dr. Avi Leob, and a professor of science at Harvard University. “If he had a goal to be at the exploration mission, or send mini -zondes to These planets Or follow them … It seems quite abnormal. “

The 3I/Atlas-was object was first discovered in early July by the system of the last asteroid, or atlas, a telescope located in Chile. The discovery was noted only for the third time Interstellar object It is observed, which is included in our solar system, according to NASA.

Although NASA has He classified the object as a comet, LoEb noted that the image of a cosmic visitor indicated an unexpected radiance appearing in front of the object, and not a lag behind him – what he called “rather amazing.”

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The 3I/Atlas-was object was first discovered in early July by the system of the last asteroid, or atlas, a telescope located in Chile. (Atlas/Gawaii University/NASA)

“Usually with comets you have a tail, a comary tail where dust and gas shine, reflecting sunlight, and this is a signature of comets,” said Loeb Fox News Digital. “Here you see the radiance in front of him, and not behind him.”

About 20 kilometers in size, which increases it than Manhattan 3I/Atlas is also unusually bright for its distance. However, according to Loeb, its most unusual characteristic is its trajectory.

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“If you imagine that objects are included in the solar system from random directions, only one of 500 of them will be so well aligned with the orbits of the planets,” he said.

    3I/Atlas Object flying through the space

Although NASA classified the object as a comet, Loeb noted that the image of a space visitor indicates an unexpected radiance that appears in front of the object, and not a lag behind him – that he described as “rather amazing”. (NASA, EKA, David Dvitt (UCLA); Image processing: Joseph Depaschal (STSCI))

Interstellar object that comes from It is expected that the center of the Galaxy of the Milky Way will pass next to Mars, Venus and Jupiter – which is also very incredible, according to Loeb.

“It is also approaching each of them, with a probability of one of 20,000,” he said.

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The 3I/Atlas object will reach its nearest point to our sun – about 130 million miles – October 30, NASA reports.

“If it turns out Be technologicalThis, obviously, would have a great influence on the future of mankind, ”said the forehead. “We must decide how to react to it.”

AVI LOEB, speaking in the microphone

Dr. Avi Loyb, a professor of science at Harvard University, believes that a mass interstellar object can be an alien investigation. (AVI reads)

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