Harvard physicist says massive interstellar object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission' (Avi Loeb - Speculation on thin evidence: trajectory + odd glow)

Fox News ^ | Sophia Compton

[RoosterRedux]

This looks like another case of Avi advertising astronomy rather than solid speculation.

He did before with Oumuamua.

[spincaster]

I don’t have a warm and fuzzy feeling about this. I hope it’s Jesus returning . We need him more than ever.

[RoosterRedux]

Avi Loeb and alien “comet” invasion - Ping

[RoosterRedux]

I would prefer an alien invasion to seeing the Democrats back in office.

And then there's the Muslim takeover of Europe. More preference for alien invasion.;-)

[FroggyTheGremlim]

“It’s a cookbook!”

[dennisw]

“Dr. Avi Loeb, science professor at Harvard University”

Just because you a Harvard Prof, does not stop you from trolling for clicks and internet fame points. More fame means more money rolling in.

[Omnivore-Dan]

“To serve Man”.

[MustKnowHistory]

I remember that episode very well.

[Spktyr]

So if it has a ‘tail’ in front of it while it’s approaching the sun, we *really* need to constantly monitor if the velocity is dropping or the course is changing in ways that system gravity cannot explain. A ‘tail’ counter to solar wind direction increases the likelihood that that object has a reaction or other drive with an exhaust or it has some sort of ablative or repulsive shield in the fr, assuming this isn’t an observational error.

[RoosterRedux]

Avi is excellent at getting his work in the spotlight. I think it brings a lot of attention and awareness to astronomy in general as well as what he's working on at the moment.

And he's a good guy.

[Spktyr]

A question you should seriously ask yourself: “Why would God need a starship?”

[jonrick46]

How many times does this story get posted? The conclusion that this comet is being controlled by aliens is the ultimate non-science fiction. I rank it in the category of the Heavens Gate people.

[Sirius Lee]

ask yourself: “Why would God need a starship?”

As Kirk pondered in that bad Star Trek movie. No, the really, really bad one.

[NeverTyranny]

And he just might be right.

[Spktyr]

Also asked in a different form in the Stargate movie and Stargate:SG1 TV series.

Hint: Real gods do not need a starship.

[Clutch Martin]

Earth will catch another asteroid before extraterrestrial beings show up. “Alien” Abductions are manifestations of satan and the host of fallen “angel/demons”

https://youtu.be/GwUvCf-xxz8?feature=shared

[Sirius Lee]

SG1 was better than Trek.

[telescope115]

I hope it’s Jesus returning . We need him more than ever.

Indeed we do. This object seems to be on a trajectory of “ in and out” with a constant rate of speed. If it slows down dramatically and/or makes a sudden unexpected change of direction, then we’ll know that something extraordinary is about to happen.

[maddog55]

I would think any alien 👽 predator or otherwise would be capable of interstellar travel far superior than a 130,000mph craft. The logistics alone for a multi epoch light year journey not to mention letting a potential adversary having months to prepare and respond.