Avi Loeb
Is 3I/ATLAS an Extraordinary Interstellar Object? Harvard Astronomer Challenges Conventional Classification
Nov 18, 2025 08:31 pm CST
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb questions the conventional classification of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as a standard comet, highlighting its unusual chemical composition, massive size, and extraordinary jets extending toward the Sun. As it approaches Earth on December 19, scientists and amateur astronomers prepare for unprecedented observation opportunities that may reveal more about this mysterious object's true nature.
Mysterious Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Unusual Acceleration and Color Change Puzzling Scientists
Nov 10, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Scientists worldwide are studying 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar visitor to our solar system, which has exhibited puzzling behaviors including unexpected acceleration, a shift to blue coloration, and the disappearance of its tail. Discovered in July by a Chilean telescope, the comet will make its closest approach to Earth in December at a safe distance of 269 million kilometers, with NASA and ESA continuing to track its journey toward Jupiter through 2026.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Harvard Astrophysicist Suggests Possible Alien Technology Connection
Sep 30, 2025 06:48 pm CST
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb and his research team have determined that Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar visitor to our solar system, may be significantly larger than initially believed—potentially exceeding 33 billion tons in mass with a nucleus diameter over 3.1 miles. The object's unusual trajectory and non-gravitational acceleration have led researchers to consider whether it could be an artificial technological artifact potentially carrying active intelligence as it passes near multiple planets in our solar system.