Summary
A Harvard University professor, Avi Loeb, suggests that a comet called 3I/ATLAS experienced sudden acceleration not caused by gravity, possibly indicating it is alien technology. Loeb argues this acceleration could imply a technological propulsion system if no gas cloud is observed around the comet in December. Other scientists believe the acceleration can be explained by typical comet behavior of losing gas.
Key Facts
- 3I/ATLAS is a comet that recently showed an unexpected change in speed not caused by gravity.
- Avi Loeb is a Harvard professor who believes this might be proof of alien technology.
- 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to the sun when this acceleration happened.
- Loeb expects the European Space Agency's spacecraft and other telescopes to look for signs of gas in November and December.
- If no gas cloud is seen around the comet, it may suggest a non-natural propulsion system.
- Other scientists argue that such acceleration is common for comets due to gas release, which acts like tiny rocket thrusts.
- The comet was discovered on July 1 and is only the third of its kind observed moving between stars.
