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Posted on 08/20/2025 3:42:43 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS — which is zooming through our inner solar system — appears to be emitting its own light, according to Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The observation by Loeb, if verified, would contradict NASA’s classification of the Manhattan-sized object as a comet, the scientist argues in a new blog post.
Loeb and a colleague analyzed photos released by NASA of the object in determining that the source of its glow is likely not from the sun.
The astrophysicist wrote the “brightness profile around 3I/ATLAS implies that the nucleus dominates the observed light.”
“The simplest interpretation is that the nucleus of 3I/ATLAS produces most of the light,” he wrote in the paper published Sunday.
The level of light observed on 3I/ATLAS could be achieved “from a source diameter smaller than 100 meters,” according to Loeb.
This shift in understanding the light source would also mean that 3I/ATLAS is quite smaller than initially thought, and more comparable in size to the two other known interstellar objects, Oumuamua and Borisov.
If 3I/ATLAS were reflecting light, it would mean the object was 12 miles long, which is improbable, according to the astrophysicist.
Loeb speculated that the nucleus of the object could in fact be nuclear — and possibly an engine crafted by an alien people.
“A natural nuclear source could be a rare fragment from the core of a nearby supernova that is rich in radioactive material. This possibility is highly unlikely, given the scarce reservoir of radioactive elements in interstellar space,” Loeb wrote.
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100 meters is like a football field.
The thing is a football stadium gone off track.
With a night game playing, “Guardians” vs “Commanders,” maybe.
Kryptonite
Letitia James?
As does RoosterRedux.
More reason to leave it alone and let it pass through undisturbed. It could be a remote weapon designed to destroy up and coming species before they can advance enough and be competitors. Until we are advanced enough to deal with something like that, stay away from it. If someone is out there and wants to meet us (or destroy us), they will just come here.
I’ve read about Loeb before. He’s a brilliant scientist but has some nutty ideas from time to time.
Perhaps this is the great deception.
100 meters is like a football field.
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That would also make it relatively the same size as 1I/’Oumuamua and 2I/ Borisov. Obviously a complete coincidence.
He’s a brilliant scientist but has some nutty ideas from time to time.
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Who happens to be correct most of the time. And when he’s wrong, he’s not far off.
Just because posters on this thread refuse to believe observed science, does not make the science false, it just makes the posters look like willfully close-minded fools.
When do we get the fake UFO alien invasion next? I want big UFOs like ‘V (the Visitors)’ TV show!
How come it is always green light? The green glow coming from under the door. The green light coming up the basement stairs. And the idiots, seeing the green light and haring the spooky music, always go check it out.
Thanks for posting, I’ll note it’s time to buy more Dogs!
If it doesn’t have red on the left and green on the right, it should be issued a citation.
If an alien culture was smart enough to build a craft able to traverse galaxies I’m guessing they aren’t using something as antiquated as nuclear power. Dilithium crystals and matter/anti-matter reactors anyone.
object was 12 miles long
Just a space bus on a tour fear not.
Should post recidivism rates of the convicted criminals released by parole boards and judges. Use that data to unelect the people.
It’s the Doomsday Weapon!
Maybe they're coming here to reverse engineer OUR technology.
Not everything about UAPs can be wrong and some of the reports must be true. Take Congresswoman’s Luna’s recent disclosure of interdimensional beings. Not everything can be dismissed as a hoax or disinformation. Loeb may be on to something. For now, I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Thanks Rooster Redux. FWIW, I'm very impressed that there's this much interest in this comet.
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