3I/ATLAS is baffling astronomers with dual behaviour, making one kind of appearance and then soon looking like something completely different. On November 8, it showed a "complex tail structure" captured by M. Jäger, G. Rhemann and E. Prosperi. Then the very next day, Michael Buechner and Frank Niebling saw what they termed "nice tail structures", including the "antitail" and the "smoking" tail. Now, David Jewitt and Jane Luu captured 3I/ATLAS on the Nordic Optical Telescope, looking like a ball of light and "an anti-tail pointing towards the Sun." Harvard scientist Avi Loeb pointed out the anti-tail while sharing the latest images of the interstellar comet. A few days back, he had also stated that it likely exploded into several fragments near the Sun, which would explain why it suddenly brightened. However, pictures show that it is still perfectly intact. This Loeb says is another anomaly, something not normal for a regular comet.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-nasa-update-latest-hiding-pristine-material-and-is-no-longer-a-relic-of-its-pas-1762858620116">3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data</a> &nbsp;<h2>Anti-tail pointing towards the Sun is present, Loeb says</h2>He says the latest image of 3I/ATLAS taken from the Canary Islands resembles the image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope on July 21, 2025, which showed an anti-tail pointing towards the Sun. He further talked about how it is still a whole body, despite showing complex jet structures in other photos. "Given the large-scale jets reported recently, the fact that 3I/ATLAS remains a single body is surprising for a natural comet. An earlier image measured jets towards the Sun, measuring approximately 1 million kilometres. He says the jets also offer insights into the size of the interstellar comet, based on which the numbers don't add up to prove that it is a natural comet while still being "a single body that maintained its integrity and did not break up into numerous fragments."&nbsp;Loeb says that an anti-tail indicates that the object is "trying to pick up speed through the gravitational assist from the Sun." He says, "Technological thrusters which point their exhaust towards the Sun would accelerate away from the Sun. This post-perihelion manoeuvre might be employed by a spacecraft that aims to gain speed rather than slow down through the gravitational assist from the Sun." Meanwhile, almost everyone else is of the view that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and nothing else. Loeb has challenged them to explain the several anomalies, including the latest one, if it is a natural body.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS is again showing anti-tails, which Avi Loeb suggests could mean that it is trying to jet off away from the Sun by using its gravitational assist. It could be a spacecraft that aims to gain speed rather than slow down.

3I/ATLAS is baffling astronomers with dual behaviour, making one kind of appearance and then soon looking like something completely different. On November 8, it showed a "complex tail structure" captured by M. Jäger, G. Rhemann and E. Prosperi. Then the very next day, Michael Buechner and Frank Niebling saw what they termed "nice tail structures", including the "antitail" and the "smoking" tail. Now, David Jewitt and Jane Luu captured 3I/ATLAS on the Nordic Optical Telescope, looking like a ball of light and "an anti-tail pointing towards the Sun." Harvard scientist Avi Loeb pointed out the anti-tail while sharing the latest images of the interstellar comet. A few days back, he had also stated that it likely exploded into several fragments near the Sun, which would explain why it suddenly brightened. However, pictures show that it is still perfectly intact. This Loeb says is another anomaly, something not normal for a regular comet. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data Anti-tail pointing towards the Sun is present, Loeb says He says the latest image of 3I/ATLAS taken from the Canary Islands resembles the image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope on July 21, 2025, which showed an anti-tail pointing towards the Sun. He further talked about how it is still a whole body, despite showing complex jet structures in other photos. "Given the large-scale jets reported recently, the fact that 3I/ATLAS remains a single body is surprising for a natural comet. An earlier image measured jets towards the Sun, measuring approximately 1 million kilometres. He says the jets also offer insights into the size of the interstellar comet, based on which the numbers don't add up to prove that it is a natural comet while still being "a single body that maintained its integrity and did not break up into numerous fragments." Loeb says that an anti-tail indicates that the object is "trying to pick up speed through the gravitational assist from the Sun." He says, "Technological thrusters which point their exhaust towards the Sun would accelerate away from the Sun. This post-perihelion manoeuvre might be employed by a spacecraft that aims to gain speed rather than slow down through the gravitational assist from the Sun." Meanwhile, almost everyone else is of the view that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and nothing else. Loeb has challenged them to explain the several anomalies, including the latest one, if it is a natural body.

3I/ATLAS is again showing anti-tails, which Avi Loeb suggests could mean that it is trying to jet off away from the Sun by using its gravitational assist. It could be a spacecraft that aims to gain speed rather than slow down.

Scientist suggests 3I/ATLAS is trying to 'gain speed rather than slow down' - An 11th anomaly emerges

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed something rather fascinating about 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. Not just JWST, but Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) have also noticed how the ratio of carbon dioxide to water in the comet's coma is not normal. "The ratio measured for the amount of CO2 gas relative to H2O is among the highest ever observed in a solar system comet, demonstrating that the coma of 3I/ATLAS is very CO2-rich," NASA said some time back. "This may indicate that 3I/ATLAS was exposed to higher levels of radiation than comets from inside the solar system or that it formed in a region of its original planetary disk where CO2 ice naturally freezes out from the gas," it added. Now, a new study has also pointed out that the comet is a battered and bruised version of itself following billions of years of interstellar journey.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-3i-atlas-explode-near-sun-that-would-explain-sudden-brightening-and-jets-1762833139065">Did 3I/ATLAS explode near Sun? That would explain sudden brightening and jets. If not, then...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Two theories that did not explain the odd CO2 and water ratio in 3I/ATLAS</h2>A team of astronomers from Belgium and the USA studied the composition of 3I/ATLAS and posted the findings on the preprint server arXiv. They tried to explain the odd ratios seen by JWST and others, and why they were observed when the object was so far from the radiation of our Sun. "JWST/NIRSpec measurements show CO2/H2O = 7.6 ± 0.3, placing 3I/ATLAS 4.5σ above solar system trends at the observed heliocentric distance," the authors wrote in the paper. Two of their hypotheses did not fit the bill - Either the protoplanetary disks where it originated had certain physical conditions that could alter carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide presence, or Co was destroyed mid-plane in the protoplanetary disk, causing CO2 to spike.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-latest-updates-today-emits-radio-signals-near-sun-1762603420289">First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS is hiding original material inside</h2>The one that explained it aptly was the galactic cosmic ray (GCR) processing. Under this, galactic cosmic rays converted carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. This led to the creation of an organic-rich, irradiated crust on the comet's nucleus over a billion years. "Laboratory experiments demonstrate that GCR irradiation efficiently converts CO to CO2 while synthesising organic-rich crusts, suggesting that the outer layers of 3I/ATLAS consist of irradiated material whose properties are consistent with the observed composition of 3I/ATLAS coma and with its observed spectral reddening," the authors wrote. The outgassing data show that the material inside the comet remains untouched.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/live-blog-3i-atlas-live-tracker-long-interstellar-journey-has-battered-interstellar-comet-s-face-1762844653399">3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Did interstellar comet rupture into 16 pieces near the Sun?</a> &nbsp;<h2>What does this discovery mean?&nbsp;</h2>If this is true for 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects, then it means humans would never be able to use them to study other star systems. "Rather than being pristine messengers from distant planetary systems, interstellar objects may instead carry signatures of processed material shaped by Gyr-scale cosmic-ray exposure," the paper states. These changes could have happened in their "parent stellar systems, prior to ejection, and during their interstellar transit to the solar system."&nbsp;So, while the original material sits carefully cocooned inside the outer shell, what we are able to see are the scars it endured during its trip and not its true self.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS update today: A team of astronomers studied NASA observations of the interstellar comet and tried to understand the reason for some odd behaviour. They noted that the long interstellar journey has bruised it beyond recognition.

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed something rather fascinating about 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. Not just JWST, but Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) have also noticed how the ratio of carbon dioxide to water in the comet's coma is not normal. "The ratio measured for the amount of CO2 gas relative to H2O is among the highest ever observed in a solar system comet, demonstrating that the coma of 3I/ATLAS is very CO2-rich," NASA said some time back. "This may indicate that 3I/ATLAS was exposed to higher levels of radiation than comets from inside the solar system or that it formed in a region of its original planetary disk where CO2 ice naturally freezes out from the gas," it added. Now, a new study has also pointed out that the comet is a battered and bruised version of itself following billions of years of interstellar journey. Also Read: Did 3I/ATLAS explode near Sun? That would explain sudden brightening and jets. If not, then... Two theories that did not explain the odd CO2 and water ratio in 3I/ATLAS A team of astronomers from Belgium and the USA studied the composition of 3I/ATLAS and posted the findings on the preprint server arXiv. They tried to explain the odd ratios seen by JWST and others, and why they were observed when the object was so far from the radiation of our Sun. "JWST/NIRSpec measurements show CO2/H2O = 7.6 ± 0.3, placing 3I/ATLAS 4.5σ above solar system trends at the observed heliocentric distance," the authors wrote in the paper. Two of their hypotheses did not fit the bill - Either the protoplanetary disks where it originated had certain physical conditions that could alter carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide presence, or Co was destroyed mid-plane in the protoplanetary disk, causing CO2 to spike. Also Read: First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun 3I/ATLAS is hiding original material inside The one that explained it aptly was the galactic cosmic ray (GCR) processing. Under this, galactic cosmic rays converted carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. This led to the creation of an organic-rich, irradiated crust on the comet's nucleus over a billion years. "Laboratory experiments demonstrate that GCR irradiation efficiently converts CO to CO2 while synthesising organic-rich crusts, suggesting that the outer layers of 3I/ATLAS consist of irradiated material whose properties are consistent with the observed composition of 3I/ATLAS coma and with its observed spectral reddening," the authors wrote. The outgassing data show that the material inside the comet remains untouched. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Did interstellar comet rupture into 16 pieces near the Sun? What does this discovery mean? If this is true for 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects, then it means humans would never be able to use them to study other star systems. "Rather than being pristine messengers from distant planetary systems, interstellar objects may instead carry signatures of processed material shaped by Gyr-scale cosmic-ray exposure," the paper states. These changes could have happened in their "parent stellar systems, prior to ejection, and during their interstellar transit to the solar system." So, while the original material sits carefully cocooned inside the outer shell, what we are able to see are the scars it endured during its trip and not its true self.

3I/ATLAS update today: A team of astronomers studied NASA observations of the interstellar comet and tried to understand the reason for some odd behaviour. They noted that the long interstellar journey has bruised it beyond recognition.

3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brightened up near the Sun at perihelion, and also lost a lot of mass, both of which were several magnitudes more than expected. Recent images show strange jet structures emanating from it, in "at least seven directions." Now Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has hypothesised that it looks like 3I/ATLAS exploded near the Sun, an occurrence that could explain both the brightening and loss of mass. He states that according to data, on August 6, 2025, 3I/ATLAS lost only 150 kilograms of mass per second, as observed by the Webb telescope. But the latest images show that mass loss at perihelion is "4 orders of magnitude larger, about 2 million kilograms per second." He wrote, "Since the surface-to-mass ratio scales inversely with the characteristic radius of fragments, an increase in surface area by a minimum factor of 16 requires that 3I/ATLAS broke into at least 16 equal pieces, and likely many more." In case it is a natural comet, then the sudden brightening that was noted were "fireworks" from the explosion.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/new-3i-atlas-image-shows-strange-sunward-jet-raising-further-questions-1762745044299">New 3I/ATLAS image shows strange jets shooting out of interstellar object</a>&nbsp;<h2>If 3I/ATLAS has remained intact, then it could be something else</h2>3I/ATLAS might soon start resembling the comet Shoemaker-Levi 9 that was torn off by Jupiter's gravity in 1994, leading the fragments to collide with the planet. But then again, in case the interstellar comet has not been broken down by the Sun and stayed "intact", then it might be a hint of it being an unnatural object, Loeb said. He once again highlighted that the earliest observations show that 3I/ATLAS has a mass that is "over a million times more than the inferred mass of 1I/`Oumuamua." It is estimated to be 33 billion tons, he said, pointing out as one of the first anomalies. If this is the case, then, Loeb says, “Houston, we have a problem” if it is a natural comet hypothesis. "The required surface area of 3I/ATLAS to provide the inferred mass loss from the latest post-perihelion image is at least 16 times larger than the upper limit derived from its Hubble image on July 21, 2025," he wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-latest-updates-today-emits-radio-signals-near-sun-1762603420289">First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;We'll have to wait for a clearer picture of 3I/ATLAS and how the Sun might have changed it. Latest images show jets shooting out of the object, with at least one anti-tail, and more jets in other directions. Michael Buechner and Frank Niebling shared pictures of the comet, with the "sunward jets measuring 0.95 million kilometres, while the tail jetting away from the Sun is about 2.85 million kilometres long." A better picture can be observed only by the end of November and early December, when it starts getting closer to Earth. It also turned bright blue, changed trajectory and displayed non-gravitational acceleration, all of which have puzzled scientists. &nbsp;

3I/ATLAS could have exploded near the Sun if it is a comet, explaining the sudden brightening and the shooting jets observed recently. However, in case it didn't, then it might point to the theory proposed by Avi Loeb that it could be something else. 

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brightened up near the Sun at perihelion, and also lost a lot of mass, both of which were several magnitudes more than expected. Recent images show strange jet structures emanating from it, in "at least seven directions." Now Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has hypothesised that it looks like 3I/ATLAS exploded near the Sun, an occurrence that could explain both the brightening and loss of mass. He states that according to data, on August 6, 2025, 3I/ATLAS lost only 150 kilograms of mass per second, as observed by the Webb telescope. But the latest images show that mass loss at perihelion is "4 orders of magnitude larger, about 2 million kilograms per second." He wrote, "Since the surface-to-mass ratio scales inversely with the characteristic radius of fragments, an increase in surface area by a minimum factor of 16 requires that 3I/ATLAS broke into at least 16 equal pieces, and likely many more." In case it is a natural comet, then the sudden brightening that was noted were "fireworks" from the explosion. Also Read: New 3I/ATLAS image shows strange jets shooting out of interstellar object If 3I/ATLAS has remained intact, then it could be something else 3I/ATLAS might soon start resembling the comet Shoemaker-Levi 9 that was torn off by Jupiter's gravity in 1994, leading the fragments to collide with the planet. But then again, in case the interstellar comet has not been broken down by the Sun and stayed "intact", then it might be a hint of it being an unnatural object, Loeb said. He once again highlighted that the earliest observations show that 3I/ATLAS has a mass that is "over a million times more than the inferred mass of 1I/`Oumuamua." It is estimated to be 33 billion tons, he said, pointing out as one of the first anomalies. If this is the case, then, Loeb says, “Houston, we have a problem” if it is a natural comet hypothesis. "The required surface area of 3I/ATLAS to provide the inferred mass loss from the latest post-perihelion image is at least 16 times larger than the upper limit derived from its Hubble image on July 21, 2025," he wrote. Also Read: First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun We'll have to wait for a clearer picture of 3I/ATLAS and how the Sun might have changed it. Latest images show jets shooting out of the object, with at least one anti-tail, and more jets in other directions. Michael Buechner and Frank Niebling shared pictures of the comet, with the "sunward jets measuring 0.95 million kilometres, while the tail jetting away from the Sun is about 2.85 million kilometres long." A better picture can be observed only by the end of November and early December, when it starts getting closer to Earth. It also turned bright blue, changed trajectory and displayed non-gravitational acceleration, all of which have puzzled scientists.

3I/ATLAS could have exploded near the Sun if it is a comet, explaining the sudden brightening and the shooting jets observed recently. However, in case it didn't, then it might point to the theory proposed by Avi Loeb that it could be something else.&nbsp;

Did 3I/ATLAS explode near Sun? That would explain sudden brightening and jets. If not, then...

3I/ATLAS is not showing a visible tail in the latest images taken by the R. Naves Observatory in Spain on November 5. This is one of the few photos that we have of the interstellar comet since perihelion at the end of October. Comets typically get extremely active near the Sun, but the absence of a tail has raised more questions about the nature of this mysterious object. 3I/ATLAS has been exhibiting strange characteristics for weeks now, with several of them coming during its encounter with the Sun. Harvard professor Avi Loeb wrote that "two new images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show a compact source of light without a clear cometary tail." He had earlier said that based on the non-gravitational acceleration observed near the Sun and the speed of the object, it should lose a huge amount of mass, which should be visible in the form of a cloud of gas and dust measuring 5 billion tons.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/unverified-3i-atlas-photo-and-japanese-video-go-viral-nasa-s-silence-fuels-misinformation-on-interstellar-comet-1762311606620">Unverified 3I/ATLAS photo and Japanese video go viral - NASA's silence fuels misinformation on interstellar comet</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/interstellar-object-3i-atlas-grows-visible-tail-in-live-gemini-images-1757049928075">Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS grows visible tail in live Gemini images. So, it's a comet?</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS blue colour and non-gravitational acceleration</h2>He wrote that "the mass fraction lost during the perihelion passage of 3I/ATLAS is larger than 13%. For a typical comet, this should have resulted in a massive coma with dust and gas that would have been pushed by the solar radiation pressure and the solar wind into the shape of a typical cometary tail pointing away from the Sun. No such tail is visible in the new images from November 5, 2025." He compared 3I/ATLAS images to those of Comet Lemmon, which is streaking in the skies at the moment. Pictures of the latter show a clear tail extending away from the Sun. This has led him to add a tenth anomaly to the list of nine that he has already flagged, two of which happened at perihelion. Since there is no evidence of "massive evaporation", at least 13% of its mass, Loeb concluded that non-gravitational acceleration is an odd behaviour for 3I/ATLAS. The ninth mystery is how it changes colour near the Sun, turning a bright blue instead of red. The earliest images of the interstellar object also showed a lack of a tail.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spacecraft-in-deep-space-fires-up-to-study-3i-atlas-twice-here-s-who-s-watching-1762159389496">Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching</a>&nbsp;In September, the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini South at Cerro Pachón in Chile saw a faint tail and a coma. But during July and August, it displayed a sunward jet (anti-tail), which Loeb said was "not an optical illusion". More details are awaited on the lack of a cometary tail in the latest images. NASA is under immense pressure to release the photos of 3I/ATLAS captured by its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on October 2-3.

3I/ATLAS latest update today: Latest images of the interstellar object do not show a cometary tail, raising questions once again about the nature of 3I/ATLAS, and how it could be different from comets found in the solar system. Meanwhile, we have two new anomalies. 

3I/ATLAS is not showing a visible tail in the latest images taken by the R. Naves Observatory in Spain on November 5. This is one of the few photos that we have of the interstellar comet since perihelion at the end of October. Comets typically get extremely active near the Sun, but the absence of a tail has raised more questions about the nature of this mysterious object. 3I/ATLAS has been exhibiting strange characteristics for weeks now, with several of them coming during its encounter with the Sun. Harvard professor Avi Loeb wrote that "two new images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show a compact source of light without a clear cometary tail." He had earlier said that based on the non-gravitational acceleration observed near the Sun and the speed of the object, it should lose a huge amount of mass, which should be visible in the form of a cloud of gas and dust measuring 5 billion tons. Also Read: Unverified 3I/ATLAS photo and Japanese video go viral - NASA's silence fuels misinformation on interstellar comet Also Read: Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS grows visible tail in live Gemini images. So, it's a comet? 3I/ATLAS blue colour and non-gravitational acceleration He wrote that "the mass fraction lost during the perihelion passage of 3I/ATLAS is larger than 13%. For a typical comet, this should have resulted in a massive coma with dust and gas that would have been pushed by the solar radiation pressure and the solar wind into the shape of a typical cometary tail pointing away from the Sun. No such tail is visible in the new images from November 5, 2025." He compared 3I/ATLAS images to those of Comet Lemmon, which is streaking in the skies at the moment. Pictures of the latter show a clear tail extending away from the Sun. This has led him to add a tenth anomaly to the list of nine that he has already flagged, two of which happened at perihelion. Since there is no evidence of "massive evaporation", at least 13% of its mass, Loeb concluded that non-gravitational acceleration is an odd behaviour for 3I/ATLAS. The ninth mystery is how it changes colour near the Sun, turning a bright blue instead of red. The earliest images of the interstellar object also showed a lack of a tail. Also Read: Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching In September, the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini South at Cerro Pachón in Chile saw a faint tail and a coma. But during July and August, it displayed a sunward jet (anti-tail), which Loeb said was "not an optical illusion". More details are awaited on the lack of a cometary tail in the latest images. NASA is under immense pressure to release the photos of 3I/ATLAS captured by its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on October 2-3.

3I/ATLAS latest update today: Latest images of the interstellar object do not show a cometary tail, raising questions once again about the nature of 3I/ATLAS, and how it could be different from comets found in the solar system. Meanwhile, we have two new anomalies.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added

An alleged image of 3I/ATLAS is going viral on social media, with people claiming that it was released by NASA. However, the image remains unverified, but it has still managed to create shock and awe because of the unusual shape. The photo shows an elongated object, almost similar to Oumuamua, the first interstellar visitor. According to the post that carries four images of the supposed object, the "completely different and unexpected structure" was "captured by the Hubble Space Telescope." The post further reads, "According to NASA scientists, 3I/ATLAS appears to have an elongated shape, almost like a spacecraft, surrounded by a bright cocoon of dust." It further states that the "unusually symmetrical" shape of the object has fascinated scientists.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spacecraft-in-deep-space-fires-up-to-study-3i-atlas-twice-here-s-who-s-watching-1762159389496">Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching</a> &nbsp;NASA has not officially said anything about the alleged picture of 3I/ATLAS. Meanwhile, another post shows an object claiming to be 3I/ATLAS and pictured by Japanese scientists. "The Japanese strike again with a breathtaking view of 3i Atlas," the caption of a post showing a supposed video of the interstellar object reads. Both posts claiming to show 3I/ATLAS show the gaps in information, especially since NASA has gone mum on the matter since the government shutdown. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has been calling on NASA to release images of 3I/ATLAS that the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured on October 2-3. But he is yet to receive any response.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Japanese strike again with a breathtaking view of 3i Atlas <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3IATLAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#3IATLAS</a> <a href="https://t.co/ydMoDjUq6u">pic.twitter.com/ydMoDjUq6u</a>&mdash; 1000waysto live (@1000waystoair) <a href="https://twitter.com/1000waystoair/status/1985660565025362372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Buenas tardes 😃 Es oficial: la NASA ha confirmado la verdadera forma de 3I/ATLAS, y el descubrimiento ha conmocionado a los astrónomos de todo el mundo. El misterioso visitante interestelar, que antes se creía un simple cometa, ha revelado una estructura completamente… <a href="https://t.co/dOZYZOLvPu">pic.twitter.com/dOZYZOLvPu</a>&mdash; My name is M. Only M (@musicandsoularg) <a href="https://twitter.com/musicandsoularg/status/1985405086705787160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>NASA's silence is creating opportunities for misinformation</h2>With a lack of clear data and the silence of esteemed space agencies that are supposed to share information, it is clear that people are rushing in to take advantage of a situation that is clearly generating global interest among the public. Earlier, NASA's silence led people to speculate that it had likely seen something that it wanted to keep under wraps, and that it could be proof that 3I/ATLAS is extraterrestrial alien technology. Netizens are sure that both the images and the videos are fake. They questioned the language of the video, which is not Japanese. The images in the other post released in the name of NASA also look AI-generated. However, to stop misinformation from spreading, NASA needs to step up and share everything it knows about 3I/ATLAS.

3I/ATLAS is generating immense buzz across the world, so much so that people have started cooking up data on it. Images of the interstellar object allegedly released by NASA started circulating on X this week, along with a video claiming to have been captured by the Japanese.

An alleged image of 3I/ATLAS is going viral on social media, with people claiming that it was released by NASA. However, the image remains unverified, but it has still managed to create shock and awe because of the unusual shape. The photo shows an elongated object, almost similar to Oumuamua, the first interstellar visitor. According to the post that carries four images of the supposed object, the "completely different and unexpected structure" was "captured by the Hubble Space Telescope." The post further reads, "According to NASA scientists, 3I/ATLAS appears to have an elongated shape, almost like a spacecraft, surrounded by a bright cocoon of dust." It further states that the "unusually symmetrical" shape of the object has fascinated scientists. Also Read: Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching NASA has not officially said anything about the alleged picture of 3I/ATLAS. Meanwhile, another post shows an object claiming to be 3I/ATLAS and pictured by Japanese scientists. "The Japanese strike again with a breathtaking view of 3i Atlas," the caption of a post showing a supposed video of the interstellar object reads. Both posts claiming to show 3I/ATLAS show the gaps in information, especially since NASA has gone mum on the matter since the government shutdown. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has been calling on NASA to release images of 3I/ATLAS that the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured on October 2-3. But he is yet to receive any response.

3I/ATLAS is generating immense buzz across the world, so much so that people have started cooking up data on it. Images of the interstellar object allegedly released by NASA started circulating on X this week, along with a video claiming to have been captured by the Japanese.

Unverified 3I/ATLAS photo and Japanese video go viral -  NASA's silence fuels misinformation on interstellar comet

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has been asking NASA to release its observations of 3I/ATLAS made by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. However, he is yet to receive even a simple response on the matter. Meanwhile, when Kim Kardashian asked Sean Duffy, "What's the tea on 3I/ATLAS?", the acting administrator was quick to respond. He commented, "NASA’s observations show that this is the third interstellar comet to pass through our solar system. No aliens. No threat to life here on Earth." Loeb flagged this strange behaviour in his blog and other YouTube shows, saying, why would the NASA chief immediately respond to Kim, “a successful businesswoman”, but not a scientist? The Harvard professor stated that Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna had submitted a letter to Duffy requesting data on 3I/ATLAS taken by NASA’s HiRISE camera "on the same day", October 31. Loeb said even he "requested access to the data from the Principal Investigator of the HiRISE camera team, Professor Alfred McEwen at the University of Arizona," but received "no response" to his email.&nbsp;Seeing how the NASA chief is open to responding to Kim Kardashian, a celebrity, Loeb cheekily headlined his blog "Kim Kardashian is Welcome to Join my Research Team on 3I/ATLAS." Duffy even listed in detail how the third interstellar object got its name. "3 = the third I = interstellar, meaning from beyond our solar system&nbsp; ATLAS = discovered by our Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) team."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spacecraft-in-deep-space-fires-up-to-study-3i-atlas-twice-here-s-who-s-watching-1762159389496">Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching</a> &nbsp;Loeb has been lashing out at NASA for holding crucial data taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter when 3I/ATLAS flew by the Red Planet on October 3. He says that the HiRISE camera was able to capture the best images of the object, considering its position. However, the government shutdown and bureaucracy have led to science being held hostage, Loeb said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-anomalies-might-increase-as-it-emerges-from-sun-glare-1762139821088">3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...'</a> &nbsp;<h2>The only photo of 3I/ATLAS during Mars flyby</h2>The only image we have of 3I/ATLAS during its Mars flyby came from the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. It captured a coma but no tail. Its Mars Express orbiter also saw the alien visitor, but its data is still not out. 3I/ATLAS is right now near the Sun after reaching perihelion on October 29-30. Loeb says the clearest data on its identity would be available after it emerges from its glare. He says if we spot a massive gas cloud measuring about 5 billion tons around it, then it is surely a comet. However, if that is not the case, then something else is at play.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS latest: Avi Loeb wants Kim Kardashian to join his research team on 3I/ATLAS since Sean Duffy is open to answering her queries about the interstellar comet, but not a scientist or a congresswoman. NASA has not released any data on 3I/ATLAS because of the government shutdown. 

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has been asking NASA to release its observations of 3I/ATLAS made by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. However, he is yet to receive even a simple response on the matter. Meanwhile, when Kim Kardashian asked Sean Duffy, "What's the tea on 3I/ATLAS?", the acting administrator was quick to respond. He commented, "NASA’s observations show that this is the third interstellar comet to pass through our solar system. No aliens. No threat to life here on Earth." Loeb flagged this strange behaviour in his blog and other YouTube shows, saying, why would the NASA chief immediately respond to Kim, “a successful businesswoman”, but not a scientist? The Harvard professor stated that Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna had submitted a letter to Duffy requesting data on 3I/ATLAS taken by NASA’s HiRISE camera "on the same day", October 31. Loeb said even he "requested access to the data from the Principal Investigator of the HiRISE camera team, Professor Alfred McEwen at the University of Arizona," but received "no response" to his email. Seeing how the NASA chief is open to responding to Kim Kardashian, a celebrity, Loeb cheekily headlined his blog "Kim Kardashian is Welcome to Join my Research Team on 3I/ATLAS." Duffy even listed in detail how the third interstellar object got its name. "3 = the third I = interstellar, meaning from beyond our solar system ATLAS = discovered by our Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) team." Also Read: Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching Loeb has been lashing out at NASA for holding crucial data taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter when 3I/ATLAS flew by the Red Planet on October 3. He says that the HiRISE camera was able to capture the best images of the object, considering its position. However, the government shutdown and bureaucracy have led to science being held hostage, Loeb said. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...' The only photo of 3I/ATLAS during Mars flyby The only image we have of 3I/ATLAS during its Mars flyby came from the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. It captured a coma but no tail. Its Mars Express orbiter also saw the alien visitor, but its data is still not out. 3I/ATLAS is right now near the Sun after reaching perihelion on October 29-30. Loeb says the clearest data on its identity would be available after it emerges from its glare. He says if we spot a massive gas cloud measuring about 5 billion tons around it, then it is surely a comet. However, if that is not the case, then something else is at play.

3I/ATLAS latest: Avi Loeb wants Kim Kardashian to join his research team on 3I/ATLAS since Sean Duffy is open to answering her queries about the interstellar comet, but not a scientist or a congresswoman. NASA has not released any data on 3I/ATLAS because of the government shutdown.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS conundrum: NASA gives Kim Kardashian 'tea' on alien comet, and Loeb now wants her on his team. Here's why

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS mystery continues to deepen after scientists noticed that it behaved strangely near the Sun. Two researchers say that this could be simply because of its home planetary system, or it is possible that interstellar travel changed it.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS mystery continues to deepen after scientists noticed that it behaved strangely near the Sun. Two researchers say that this could be simply because of its home planetary system, or it is possible that interstellar travel changed it.

Billions of years of interstellar travel likely triggered staggering changes in 3I/ATLAS

The European Space Agency's Jupiter-bound probe is set to study 3I/ATLAS in November. In fact, it would have not one but two opportunities to scan the interstellar comet. Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is slowly treading towards the three moons of Jupiter, and isn't slated to reach before the early 2030s. However, it will soon be put to work in its journey as the JUICE probe will soon come 64 million kilometres near 3I/ATLAS. IFLScience reported that the JUICE probe will "observe 3I/ATLAS between 2 and 25 November." Olivier Witasse, ESA Project Scientist, said that the closest approach will happen on November 4 when the spacecraft will be 64 million kilometres. Witasse admitted that JUICE wasn't ready for a mid-space probe and is drifting slowly towards the icy moons of Jupiter - Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. “All this campaign was unexpected for everybody!" he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-anomalies-might-increase-as-it-emerges-from-sun-glare-1762139821088">3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...'</a>&nbsp;<h2>JUICE fires up camera to study 3I/ATLAS</h2>But the "uniqueness of these observations" led ESA to "prepare this extra observation planning." One camera and other instruments on JUICE are ready to study the comet. "We will be using five instruments: the camera, the near-infrared imaging instrument, the UV spectrometer, the sub-millimetre instrument, and a sensor to image neutral atoms. We are far away (0.5 Astronomical units), therefore, only remote sensing,” Witasse stated. ESA describes this as a great opportunity to study 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor recorded in our solar system.&nbsp;No details are available on the second observation date. The best viewing date is on November 4 as this is the closest JUICE will get to 3I/ATLAS, as per ESA. However, the second date will also be crucial to learn about the interstellar visitor. But ESA has clarified that data reception and download will take weeks because of the position of 3I/ATLAS. “Due to the position of JUICE with respect to Earth, the data rate is very low. We expect the data to be downloaded only in February 2026,” Witasse explained. Meanwhile, the comet is slowly coming out of the glare of the Sun. It will slowly start becoming visible from Earth, but you will need a powerful telescope to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS. &nbsp;

Spacecraft travelling to study three of Jupiter's icy moons will power up in deep space to study 3I/ATLAS twice this month. The JUICE probe wasn't supposed to be in action during its journey, but will now bear the load of revealing some facets of the interstellar comet.

The European Space Agency's Jupiter-bound probe is set to study 3I/ATLAS in November. In fact, it would have not one but two opportunities to scan the interstellar comet. Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is slowly treading towards the three moons of Jupiter, and isn't slated to reach before the early 2030s. However, it will soon be put to work in its journey as the JUICE probe will soon come 64 million kilometres near 3I/ATLAS. IFLScience reported that the JUICE probe will "observe 3I/ATLAS between 2 and 25 November." Olivier Witasse, ESA Project Scientist, said that the closest approach will happen on November 4 when the spacecraft will be 64 million kilometres. Witasse admitted that JUICE wasn't ready for a mid-space probe and is drifting slowly towards the icy moons of Jupiter - Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. “All this campaign was unexpected for everybody!" he said. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...' JUICE fires up camera to study 3I/ATLAS But the "uniqueness of these observations" led ESA to "prepare this extra observation planning." One camera and other instruments on JUICE are ready to study the comet. "We will be using five instruments: the camera, the near-infrared imaging instrument, the UV spectrometer, the sub-millimetre instrument, and a sensor to image neutral atoms. We are far away (0.5 Astronomical units), therefore, only remote sensing,” Witasse stated. ESA describes this as a great opportunity to study 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor recorded in our solar system. No details are available on the second observation date. The best viewing date is on November 4 as this is the closest JUICE will get to 3I/ATLAS, as per ESA. However, the second date will also be crucial to learn about the interstellar visitor. But ESA has clarified that data reception and download will take weeks because of the position of 3I/ATLAS. “Due to the position of JUICE with respect to Earth, the data rate is very low. We expect the data to be downloaded only in February 2026,” Witasse explained. Meanwhile, the comet is slowly coming out of the glare of the Sun. It will slowly start becoming visible from Earth, but you will need a powerful telescope to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS.

Spacecraft travelling to study three of Jupiter's icy moons will power up in deep space to study 3I/ATLAS twice this month. The JUICE probe wasn't supposed to be in action during its journey, but will now bear the load of revealing some facets of the interstellar comet.

Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching

Elon Musk has jumped into the 3I/ATLAS debate, talking to podcast host Joe Rogan about what he thinks of aliens and the interstellar comet. The SpaceX CEO, who dreams of establishing a human colony on Mars, says the day he finds proof of alien existence, he will reveal all about it on Rogan's show, and "not commit suicide." “If I have any evidence of aliens, I promise, I will come on your show and reveal it to you. I am never committing suicide. It's on camera, guys,” Musk said. His remark seems to be about conspiracy theories that anyone who learns too much about aliens, vanishes mysteriously. He, meanwhile, disputed that it could be an alien spaceship just because it is releasing "industrial nickel." Musk said, "There are cases of nickel-rich asteroids and comets," and if it were unnatural, "it would be too heavy and big to be made entirely of nickel."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-anomalies-might-increase-as-it-emerges-from-sun-glare-1762139821088">3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...'</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Rogan and Musk talked about the strides SpaceX is making in space exploration, how the Moon could become a tourist destination, his multiple ventures, etc. Musk and Rogan also talked about how the Moon might one day become a tourist destination. "It is possible that people will pay to go to the Moon," Rogan said, to which Musk said, "Yes, possible." NASA has been working to send humans to the Moon again as part of the Artemis mission. Artemis III is planned to be the first human landing on the Moon since the Apollo missions. It is currently scheduled to launch in mid-2027. Before that, Artemis II will take a crewed flight to the Moon's orbit to test the feasibility of sending a human mission to the Moon.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/loeb-flags-ninth-anomaly-of-3i-atlas-calls-on-science-populariser-to-explain-all-of-them-1762007391455">3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly, as Loeb calls on 'science populariser' to explain all of them</a>

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<h2>About 3I/ATLAS</h2>The interstellar comet was discovered on July 1. Since then, it has intrigued astronomers who are baffled by everything it has been doing. 3I/ATLAS is moving at an insane speed of 200,000 km/hr, faster than the previous two interstellar objects - Oumuamua and Borisov. While Oumuamua was termed a dark comet, since it was simply a piece of dry rock, Borisov was an active comet. 3I/ATLAS is believed to be huge, the size of Manhattan, and yet it is moving at such a high speed, something that has been flagged as an anomaly. It is older than our solar system, dated to be born around 7 to 14 billion years ago. It recently reached its nearest point to the Sun, where it brightened unexpectedly. It also turned blue and displayed non-gravitational acceleration. Scientists are now waiting to make more observations when it fully comes out of the Sun's glare by mid-November.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was on Joe Rogan's podcast recently, where he spoke about Moon, Mars and 3I/ATLAS. He says the presence of nickel doesn't mean for sure that it is a technological piece. He further said he would offer proof of aliens if he ever finds any, and never commit suicide.

Elon Musk has jumped into the 3I/ATLAS debate, talking to podcast host Joe Rogan about what he thinks of aliens and the interstellar comet. The SpaceX CEO, who dreams of establishing a human colony on Mars, says the day he finds proof of alien existence, he will reveal all about it on Rogan's show, and "not commit suicide." “If I have any evidence of aliens, I promise, I will come on your show and reveal it to you. I am never committing suicide. It's on camera, guys,” Musk said. His remark seems to be about conspiracy theories that anyone who learns too much about aliens, vanishes mysteriously. He, meanwhile, disputed that it could be an alien spaceship just because it is releasing "industrial nickel." Musk said, "There are cases of nickel-rich asteroids and comets," and if it were unnatural, "it would be too heavy and big to be made entirely of nickel." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...' Rogan and Musk talked about the strides SpaceX is making in space exploration, how the Moon could become a tourist destination, his multiple ventures, etc. Musk and Rogan also talked about how the Moon might one day become a tourist destination. "It is possible that people will pay to go to the Moon," Rogan said, to which Musk said, "Yes, possible." NASA has been working to send humans to the Moon again as part of the Artemis mission. Artemis III is planned to be the first human landing on the Moon since the Apollo missions. It is currently scheduled to launch in mid-2027. Before that, Artemis II will take a crewed flight to the Moon's orbit to test the feasibility of sending a human mission to the Moon. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly, as Loeb calls on 'science populariser' to explain all of them

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was on Joe Rogan's podcast recently, where he spoke about Moon, Mars and 3I/ATLAS. He says the presence of nickel doesn't mean for sure that it is a technological piece. He further said he would offer proof of aliens if he ever finds any, and never commit suicide.

Musk disputes 3I/ATLAS alien spaceship theory: 'Nickel-rich asteroids and comets exist'

The Lowell Discovery Telescope captured an image of 3I/ATLAS post-perihelion on October 31. The observatory photo is supposedly the first officially released image of the interstellar comet. Several astronomers had been watching it as it approached the Sun, at which time it underwent some changes. Solar observatories STEREO, SOHO and GOES-19 saw the comet and noticed three things. 3I/ATLAS had rapidly brightened near the Sun. While this is an expected phenomenon, since dust reflects light. But in the case of this alien comet, the brightness came much faster than anticipated. It also showed non-gravitational acceleration, something it did for the first time. The Atacama Large Millimetre Array (ALMA) gathered data about this occurrence. 3I/ATLAS also became bluer than the sun, when ideally comets turn red at perihelion as the dust scatters the sunlight.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/loeb-flags-ninth-anomaly-of-3i-atlas-calls-on-science-populariser-to-explain-all-of-them-1762007391455">3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly, as Loeb calls on 'science populariser' to explain all of them</a> &nbsp;<h2>Why did 3I/ATLAS brighten near the Sun?</h2>Scientists tried to explain the reason for the sudden brightness exhibited by 3I/ATLAS. , Qicheng Zhang of Lowell Observatory and Karl Battams, an astrophysicist at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, wrote in a paper that the reason for "3I’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar r [radial distance], remains unclear." They say that the reason for it could be the speed at which it approached the Sun. Besides, it also speaks volumes about the internal composition of 3I/ATLAS, which is likely different from that of the nuclei of Oort cloud comets.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/live-blog-3i-atlas-live-tracker-interstellar-comet-goes-blue-near-sun-and-this-shouldn-t-have-happened-1761884561144">3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Did 3I/ATLAS do anything strange near the Sun? Yes, 3 things</a> &nbsp;<h2>Avi Loeb says 3I/ATLAS might soon have another anomaly</h2>"Oddities in nucleus properties like composition, shape, or structure — which might have been acquired from its host system or over its long interstellar journey — may likewise contribute [to the rapid brightening]," the researchers wrote. 3I/ATLAS passed its closest point to the Sun on October 29, 2025, eight days after solar conjunction. Meanwhile, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb argues that if 3I/ATLAS is a natural comet, then "the non-gravitational acceleration must have resulted from it losing at least 15% of its mass." He says that the surrounding gas must measure over 5 billion tons and should be observable during upcoming observations. However, if this is not the case, then non-gravitational acceleration will be the 10th anomaly of 3I/ATLAS, since it shouldn't happen in the absence of a massive coma.&nbsp;Observatories and astronomers around the world are working to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS as it emerges from the sun's glare. The Lowell Observatory's image is one of the first post-perihelion. The PUNCH mission, a group of small satellites studying the Sun, also grabbed a look at the interstellar comet near the Sun.

3I/ATLAS update: The Lowell Observatory in Arizona has released a post-perihelion photo of 3I/ATLAS. A scientist says if it is a natural comet, then over 5 billion tons of gas should surround it. In case that is not the case in the upcoming observations, then we might have another anomaly.

The Lowell Discovery Telescope captured an image of 3I/ATLAS post-perihelion on October 31. The observatory photo is supposedly the first officially released image of the interstellar comet. Several astronomers had been watching it as it approached the Sun, at which time it underwent some changes. Solar observatories STEREO, SOHO and GOES-19 saw the comet and noticed three things. 3I/ATLAS had rapidly brightened near the Sun. While this is an expected phenomenon, since dust reflects light. But in the case of this alien comet, the brightness came much faster than anticipated. It also showed non-gravitational acceleration, something it did for the first time. The Atacama Large Millimetre Array (ALMA) gathered data about this occurrence. 3I/ATLAS also became bluer than the sun, when ideally comets turn red at perihelion as the dust scatters the sunlight. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly, as Loeb calls on 'science populariser' to explain all of them Why did 3I/ATLAS brighten near the Sun? Scientists tried to explain the reason for the sudden brightness exhibited by 3I/ATLAS. , Qicheng Zhang of Lowell Observatory and Karl Battams, an astrophysicist at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, wrote in a paper that the reason for "3I’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar r [radial distance], remains unclear." They say that the reason for it could be the speed at which it approached the Sun. Besides, it also speaks volumes about the internal composition of 3I/ATLAS, which is likely different from that of the nuclei of Oort cloud comets. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Did 3I/ATLAS do anything strange near the Sun? Yes, 3 things Avi Loeb says 3I/ATLAS might soon have another anomaly "Oddities in nucleus properties like composition, shape, or structure — which might have been acquired from its host system or over its long interstellar journey — may likewise contribute [to the rapid brightening]," the researchers wrote. 3I/ATLAS passed its closest point to the Sun on October 29, 2025, eight days after solar conjunction. Meanwhile, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb argues that if 3I/ATLAS is a natural comet, then "the non-gravitational acceleration must have resulted from it losing at least 15% of its mass." He says that the surrounding gas must measure over 5 billion tons and should be observable during upcoming observations. However, if this is not the case, then non-gravitational acceleration will be the 10th anomaly of 3I/ATLAS, since it shouldn't happen in the absence of a massive coma. Observatories and astronomers around the world are working to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS as it emerges from the sun's glare. The Lowell Observatory's image is one of the first post-perihelion. The PUNCH mission, a group of small satellites studying the Sun, also grabbed a look at the interstellar comet near the Sun.

3I/ATLAS update: The Lowell Observatory in Arizona has released a post-perihelion photo of 3I/ATLAS. A scientist says if it is a natural comet, then over 5 billion tons of gas should surround it. In case that is not the case in the upcoming observations, then we might have another anomaly.

3I/ATLAS oddities might increase as it emerges from Sun's glare - 'If 5 billion tons of gas...'

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has flagged a ninth anomaly in 3I/ATLAS. The interstellar comet has become the most mysterious object in our solar system ever since it was discovered on July 1. Loeb noted eight anomalies, features that raised doubts over the object being a comet. The ninth anomaly, he says, was revealed when 3I/ATLAS was at perihelion. According to data, the comet changed colour to a bright blue when it was at its closest point to the Sun. Typically, comets take on a red hue in this position. This happens because of the dust around comets that scatters the sunlight. He wrote that the interstellar object revealed a "rapid brightening and a colour bluer than the Sun." Its brightness also rose by several notches. The brightening and the change in colour were noted in a new paper. The authors wrote, “The reason for 3I/ATLAS’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances from the Sun, remains unclear.”&nbsp;The observations were made by STEREO (“Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory”), SOHO (“SOlar and Heliospheric Observatory”) and GOES-19, launched in 2024, a weather satellite. Talking about the blue colour, Loeb wrote, "For a natural comet, this blue colour is very surprising. Dust is expected to redden the scattered sunlight, and the surface of 3I/ATLAS is expected to be ~20 times colder than the 5,800 degrees Kelvin at the photosphere of the Sun, resulting in it having a redder color than the Sun." He added, that this appearance at perihelion "is a ninth anomaly in the list of unexpected properties of 3I/ATLAS."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-non-gravitational-acceleration-near-sun-perihelion-alien-internal-engine-1761882801794">3I/ATLAS did the unthinkable near Sun, with a mysterious move - 'A sign of tech...'</a> &nbsp;<h2>Loeb challenges English physicist to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS</h2>Loeb has also challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS, who "argued forcefully that 3I/ATLAS is definitely a natural comet." Loeb said, "He acts as a science popularizer rather than a researcher who is engaged with the related science concerning 3I/ATLAS. In comparison, I wrote 11 scientific papers in recent months about 3I/ATLAS." He said, instead of making "sweeping statements", he should try to decode the anomalies of the interstellar visitor. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The anomalies of 3I/ATLAS</h2>Loeb had earlier said that the interstellar object displayed eight anomalies, which hinted at it being an unnatural object. The first anomaly is its trajectory, which is aligned to within 5 degrees with the ecliptic plane of the planets around the Sun. He says there is only a 0.2% likelihood of this happening. The second is its anti-tail, which can be seen in the July and August 2025 observations. He says it displayed a sunward jet. Next is its size, as he says the nucleus of 3I/ATLAS is about a "million times more massive than 1I/`Oumuamua and a thousand times more massive than 2I/Borisov". However, it is moving at a mind-boggling speed of 200,000 km/hr, unlike the other two. There is a less than 0.1% chance of this happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also says that its path and arrival time bring it within tens of millions of kilometres from Mars, Venus and Jupiter. Also, it wouldn't be visible from Earth at perihelion, which has a mere likelihood of 0.005%. Next is the gas plume around 3I/ATLAS, which he says contains much more nickel than iron, something mostly found in industrially produced nickel alloys. The gas plume around the interstellar object contains only 4% water by mass. The other issue is the extreme negative polarisation, "unprecedented for all known comets, including 2I/Borisov." Loeb also thinks that 3I/ATLAS could have sent the Wow! Signal since it is coming from the same direction.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says the interstellar object has displayed another strange occurrence. He has challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies, since he feels it is “definitely a comet.” 

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has flagged a ninth anomaly in 3I/ATLAS. The interstellar comet has become the most mysterious object in our solar system ever since it was discovered on July 1. Loeb noted eight anomalies, features that raised doubts over the object being a comet. The ninth anomaly, he says, was revealed when 3I/ATLAS was at perihelion. According to data, the comet changed colour to a bright blue when it was at its closest point to the Sun. Typically, comets take on a red hue in this position. This happens because of the dust around comets that scatters the sunlight. He wrote that the interstellar object revealed a "rapid brightening and a colour bluer than the Sun." Its brightness also rose by several notches. The brightening and the change in colour were noted in a new paper. The authors wrote, “The reason for 3I/ATLAS’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances from the Sun, remains unclear.” The observations were made by STEREO (“Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory”), SOHO (“SOlar and Heliospheric Observatory”) and GOES-19, launched in 2024, a weather satellite. Talking about the blue colour, Loeb wrote, "For a natural comet, this blue colour is very surprising. Dust is expected to redden the scattered sunlight, and the surface of 3I/ATLAS is expected to be ~20 times colder than the 5,800 degrees Kelvin at the photosphere of the Sun, resulting in it having a redder color than the Sun." He added, that this appearance at perihelion "is a ninth anomaly in the list of unexpected properties of 3I/ATLAS." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS did the unthinkable near Sun, with a mysterious move - 'A sign of tech...' Loeb challenges English physicist to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS Loeb has also challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS, who "argued forcefully that 3I/ATLAS is definitely a natural comet." Loeb said, "He acts as a science popularizer rather than a researcher who is engaged with the related science concerning 3I/ATLAS. In comparison, I wrote 11 scientific papers in recent months about 3I/ATLAS." He said, instead of making "sweeping statements", he should try to decode the anomalies of the interstellar visitor. The anomalies of 3I/ATLAS Loeb had earlier said that the interstellar object displayed eight anomalies, which hinted at it being an unnatural object. The first anomaly is its trajectory, which is aligned to within 5 degrees with the ecliptic plane of the planets around the Sun. He says there is only a 0.2% likelihood of this happening. The second is its anti-tail, which can be seen in the July and August 2025 observations. He says it displayed a sunward jet. Next is its size, as he says the nucleus of 3I/ATLAS is about a "million times more massive than 1I/`Oumuamua and a thousand times more massive than 2I/Borisov". However, it is moving at a mind-boggling speed of 200,000 km/hr, unlike the other two. There is a less than 0.1% chance of this happening. He also says that its path and arrival time bring it within tens of millions of kilometres from Mars, Venus and Jupiter. Also, it wouldn't be visible from Earth at perihelion, which has a mere likelihood of 0.005%. Next is the gas plume around 3I/ATLAS, which he says contains much more nickel than iron, something mostly found in industrially produced nickel alloys. The gas plume around the interstellar object contains only 4% water by mass. The other issue is the extreme negative polarisation, "unprecedented for all known comets, including 2I/Borisov." Loeb also thinks that 3I/ATLAS could have sent the Wow! Signal since it is coming from the same direction.

3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says the interstellar object has displayed another strange occurrence. He has challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies, since he feels it is “definitely a comet.”&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly, as Loeb calls on 'science populariser' to explain all of them

3I/ATLAS update today: The comet has undergone several changes near the Sun. Several astronomers and a comet hunter observed it and saw it changing acceleration and its colour. Here is what we know about its encounter with the Sun.

3I/ATLAS update today: The comet has undergone several changes near the Sun. Several astronomers and a comet hunter observed it and saw it changing acceleration and its colour. Here is what we know about its encounter with the Sun.

3I/ATLAS turns blue and bright: Could a 'hot engine' or 'artificial light' be the source?

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a non-gravitational manoeuvre as it went behind the Sun, according to a NASA engineer. Harvard scientists Avi Loeb stated in his blog that Davide Farnoccia, a navigation engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, filed the first evidence of the object making mysterious moves. The data states that 3I/ATLAS made a radial acceleration away from the Sun by 135 kilometres per day squared. There was also a transverse acceleration relative to the Sun’s direction of 60 kilometres per day squared, Loeb wrote. This is a jolting revelation since comets do not suddenly move away in this fashion. This non-gravitational acceleration was measured at the perihelion distance of 1.36 times the Earth-Sun separation.<h2>3I/ATLAS has changed colour</h2> The non-gravitational acceleration was not the only thing that was observed as 3I/ATLAS hid in the Sun's glare. The comet also changed colour. It turned a bright blue instead of the usual red. Loeb claims that the non-gravitational acceleration and the change in its colour are related. "The non-gravitational acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine," he wrote. "This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun." Ideally, the dust around a comet should turn the scattered sunlight red. Loeb has called this the ninth anomaly that the interstellar object has displayed.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-did-something-strange-that-could-reveal-clues-about-alien-life-1761801748454">3I/ATLAS did something strange that could reveal clues about alien life</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS also became extremely bright</h2> Some observations made by spacecraft have revealed that it became extremely bright as it swung behind the Sun. On October 28, two researchers posted a study to the preprint server arXiv saying that 3I/ATLAS rapidly brightened ahead of perihelion. According to them, the comet will have brightened to roughly magnitude 9 at perihelion. Amateur astronomer and comet hunter Worachate Boonplod spotted the comet in images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-19 weather satellite. He noted in the Comets Mailing List group that the brightness of 3I/ATLAS was comparable to nearby stars with a magnitude ~11. "The comet is moving from left to right (relative to both the field and background stars) and should go out of the CCOR-1 field on October 24."&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/mysterious-interstellar-object-racing-through-our-solar-system-1760724494736/embed&nbsp;Loeb further says that the picture on 3I/ATLAS would become clearer once it becomes visible again. "Over the month it takes 3I/ATLAS to cross a spatial scale of order its perihelion separation from the Sun, 3I/ATLAS would lose about a tenth of its mass," he wrote. "Such a massive mass loss should be detectable in the form of a large plume of gas surrounding 3I/ATLAS during the upcoming months of November and December 2025." Scientists will be waiting for it once it re-emerges, especially when it reaches its nearest point to Earth on December 19.&nbsp;

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a move that hints at the presence of a technological entity. It also became blue and extremely bright right before it reached perihelion. A scientist says the non-gravitational acceleration could mean that an internal engine is driving 3I/ATLAS. 

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a non-gravitational manoeuvre as it went behind the Sun, according to a NASA engineer. Harvard scientists Avi Loeb stated in his blog that Davide Farnoccia, a navigation engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, filed the first evidence of the object making mysterious moves. The data states that 3I/ATLAS made a radial acceleration away from the Sun by 135 kilometres per day squared. There was also a transverse acceleration relative to the Sun’s direction of 60 kilometres per day squared, Loeb wrote. This is a jolting revelation since comets do not suddenly move away in this fashion. This non-gravitational acceleration was measured at the perihelion distance of 1.36 times the Earth-Sun separation. 3I/ATLAS has changed colour The non-gravitational acceleration was not the only thing that was observed as 3I/ATLAS hid in the Sun's glare. The comet also changed colour. It turned a bright blue instead of the usual red. Loeb claims that the non-gravitational acceleration and the change in its colour are related. "The non-gravitational acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine," he wrote. "This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun." Ideally, the dust around a comet should turn the scattered sunlight red. Loeb has called this the ninth anomaly that the interstellar object has displayed. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS did something strange that could reveal clues about alien life 3I/ATLAS also became extremely bright Some observations made by spacecraft have revealed that it became extremely bright as it swung behind the Sun. On October 28, two researchers posted a study to the preprint server arXiv saying that 3I/ATLAS rapidly brightened ahead of perihelion. According to them, the comet will have brightened to roughly magnitude 9 at perihelion. Amateur astronomer and comet hunter Worachate Boonplod spotted the comet in images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-19 weather satellite. He noted in the Comets Mailing List group that the brightness of 3I/ATLAS was comparable to nearby stars with a magnitude ~11. "The comet is moving from left to right (relative to both the field and background stars) and should go out of the CCOR-1 field on October 24." https://www.wionews.com/videos/mysterious-interstellar-object-racing-through-our-solar-system-1760724494736/embed Loeb further says that the picture on 3I/ATLAS would become clearer once it becomes visible again. "Over the month it takes 3I/ATLAS to cross a spatial scale of order its perihelion separation from the Sun, 3I/ATLAS would lose about a tenth of its mass," he wrote. "Such a massive mass loss should be detectable in the form of a large plume of gas surrounding 3I/ATLAS during the upcoming months of November and December 2025." Scientists will be waiting for it once it re-emerges, especially when it reaches its nearest point to Earth on December 19.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a move that could be a clue about what is driving this mysterious cosmic body. It also became blue and extremely bright right before it reached perihelion. A scientist says the non-gravitational acceleration could mean that an internal engine is driving 3I/ATLAS.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS did the unthinkable near Sun, with a mysterious move - 'A sign of tech...'

Where is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS now? Will it be visible again? Can we see 3I/ATLAS with the naked eye? The alien comet has reached solar conjunction and will soon be at perihelion. What is the difference between the two?

Where is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS now? Will it be visible again? Can we see 3I/ATLAS with the naked eye? The alien comet has reached solar conjunction and will soon be at perihelion. What is the difference between the two?

Solar conjunction or perihelion, where is 3I/ATLAS at the moment?

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carried a distinct signature that reveals the likelihood of life being present on other star systems. Astronomers at Auburn University in Alabama pointed NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory at the comet and found something very strange. In a study, the researchers noted the detection of hydroxyl (OH) gas, a chemical fingerprint of water. This breakthrough discovery has major implications in the study of comets and other star systems, as this shows that the building blocks of life might not be unique to our solar system. Also, the comet was seen releasing this gas at a distance from the Sun where typically comets are silent. But 3I/ATLAS was shooting jets when it was nearly three times farther from the Sun than Earth. When comets come near the Sun, the water ice on a comet’s surface starts turning into a gas. The alien comet was recorded losing water at a rate of about 40 kg per second.&nbsp;The criteria for studying comets that originate in our solar system are also based on the water they release as they move towards the Sun. Seeing 3I/ATLAS acting in a similar way, albeit at a much farther distance, means that they could apply the same rules to this comet as well. This also offers a chance to study the chemistry of planetary systems beyond our Sun. The comet was spotted releasing water like a hose at such a distant place, and it wasn't possible for ground observatories to catch the signs. But Neil Gehrels is a space-based telescope and was able to spot a faint ultraviolet glow. It was a strong signal and meant that something unknown was going on. The simple reasoning would be that the heat from the sun was heating small icy grains released from the comet's nucleus, vaporising them.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-s-silence-on-3i-atlas-down-to-terrestrial-stupidity-not-proof-of-alien-intelligence-1759985526293">NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-latest-update-acid-test-sun-earth-1761620995309">3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...'</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS could reveal if life exists in other systems</h2>The biggest takeaway from this discovery is that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe as well. "When we detect water – or even its faint ultraviolet echo, OH – from an interstellar comet, we’re reading a note from another planetary system," Dennis Bodewits, professor of physics at Auburn, said. "It tells us that the ingredients for life’s chemistry are not unique to our own." 3I/ATLAS is a great chance to learn about the makeup of some other planetary system where water plays a key role.&nbsp;It also tells how diverse the cosmic neighbourhood is since the other two interstellar visitors - Oumuamua and Borisov - were starkly different. While the former was dry, Borisov was rich in carbon monoxide. Meanwhile, ATLAS was releasing water at a point where it shouldn't have. "Each one is rewriting what we thought we knew about how planets and comets form around stars."&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS near the Sun</h2>Right now, 3I/ATLAS is hiding in the Sun's glare. It reached solar conjunction around October 21 and hit perihelion on October 29. It will be a few more days before it becomes visible again. Scientists are waiting for it to reemerge since this encounter would have changed it dramatically.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS could reveal how and if life exists in other star systems. It was seen releasing a huge amount of water at a great distance from the Sun, signalling that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carried a distinct signature that reveals the likelihood of life being present on other star systems. Astronomers at Auburn University in Alabama pointed NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory at the comet and found something very strange. In a study, the researchers noted the detection of hydroxyl (OH) gas, a chemical fingerprint of water. This breakthrough discovery has major implications in the study of comets and other star systems, as this shows that the building blocks of life might not be unique to our solar system. Also, the comet was seen releasing this gas at a distance from the Sun where typically comets are silent. But 3I/ATLAS was shooting jets when it was nearly three times farther from the Sun than Earth. When comets come near the Sun, the water ice on a comet’s surface starts turning into a gas. The alien comet was recorded losing water at a rate of about 40 kg per second. The criteria for studying comets that originate in our solar system are also based on the water they release as they move towards the Sun. Seeing 3I/ATLAS acting in a similar way, albeit at a much farther distance, means that they could apply the same rules to this comet as well. This also offers a chance to study the chemistry of planetary systems beyond our Sun. The comet was spotted releasing water like a hose at such a distant place, and it wasn't possible for ground observatories to catch the signs. But Neil Gehrels is a space-based telescope and was able to spot a faint ultraviolet glow. It was a strong signal and meant that something unknown was going on. The simple reasoning would be that the heat from the sun was heating small icy grains released from the comet's nucleus, vaporising them. Also Read: NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown Also Read: 3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...' 3I/ATLAS could reveal if life exists in other systems The biggest takeaway from this discovery is that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe as well. "When we detect water – or even its faint ultraviolet echo, OH – from an interstellar comet, we’re reading a note from another planetary system," Dennis Bodewits, professor of physics at Auburn, said. "It tells us that the ingredients for life’s chemistry are not unique to our own." 3I/ATLAS is a great chance to learn about the makeup of some other planetary system where water plays a key role. It also tells how diverse the cosmic neighbourhood is since the other two interstellar visitors - Oumuamua and Borisov - were starkly different. While the former was dry, Borisov was rich in carbon monoxide. Meanwhile, ATLAS was releasing water at a point where it shouldn't have. "Each one is rewriting what we thought we knew about how planets and comets form around stars." 3I/ATLAS near the Sun Right now, 3I/ATLAS is hiding in the Sun's glare. It reached solar conjunction around October 21 and hit perihelion on October 29. It will be a few more days before it becomes visible again. Scientists are waiting for it to reemerge since this encounter would have changed it dramatically.

3I/ATLAS could reveal how and if life exists in other star systems. It was seen releasing a huge amount of water at a great distance from the Sun, signalling that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe.

3I/ATLAS did something strange that could reveal clues about alien life

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is the hottest topic of debate in scientific circles. While almost everyone agrees that it is a comet, some disagree. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has been peddling the theory that it could be an alien spaceship coming to probe the solar system. Now Michio Kaku, professor of theoretical physics at the City College of New York, is also talking about it in quite an intriguing manner. He says the litmus test to surely know what 3I/ATLAS is merely days away. On October 29-30, the comet will reach its nearest point to the Sun. If during this time it picks up extra energy, that means someone is steering it. The science educator and host said in a recent interview with NEWSMAX, "Perhaps this is a visitor, an intelligent visitor from another solar system. This week, it turns out that the asteroid or comet will be whizzing around our sun. And if it picks up extra energy on its flyby, that would clinch it. That means there's extraterrestrial intelligence involved. So watch for it."&nbsp;He added that starting October 30, they'll be tracking it to see whether it gets an extra boost of energy. "If so, it means we are being visited." Loeb has also talked about the same phenomenon that will seal the deal about the identity of 3I/ATLAS. When it goes around the Sun, they'll be watching for something called the Oberth effect, which means that "if you were to whip around the sun, you would pick up extra energy in the process." Loeb has been talking about this for weeks, saying that the interstellar comet could use the Sun's gravity to whip itself towards Earth. However, NASA and other space agencies have dismissed his claims, while agreeing that 3I/ATLAS is not a regular comet and displays several anomalies.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-precovery-images-captured-by-nasa-s-tess-show-no-coma-what-it-means-1760517800964">3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why?</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong</a> &nbsp;<h2>Where is 3I/ATLAS now?</h2>The interstellar visitor reached solar conjunction a few days ago and will reach perihelion on October 29. Solar conjunction occurs when a cosmic body moves to the opposite side of the Sun, in this case relative to Earth. Perihelion is when the object reaches its closest point to the Sun. Later, it is expected to continue on its journey and move out of the solar system, that is, if the "Black Swan" event does not happen.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-be-trojan-horse-40-per-cent-chance-it-alien-tech-masquerading-as-a-comet-1760004032017">3I/Atlas could be 'Trojan Horse' - 40% chance it's alien tech masquerading as a comet, scientist says</a><h2>3I/ATLAS details and update</h2>The alien comet is moving at a fascinating speed of 210,000 km/hour. It was officially discovered by the ATLAS observatory in Chile on July 1. When past data on other telescopes was scanned, precovery images were revealed by NASA's TESS telescope. It had spotted it in May and noticed it becoming extraordinarily bright. The comet did not have a clear tail for the longest time; however, a noticeable tail showed up a few weeks ago. It passed its nearest point to Mars in early October, and some orbiters captured some images. However, only one photo of 3I/ATLAS taken from Mars has been released so far. It poses no threat to Earth right now and will be 270 million kilometres away at its closest distance in December. &nbsp;

Alien origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have intrigued yet another scientist, who says they will be watching it on October 29-30 to see if there is a change in its energy. A boost will be a clear signal that someone is driving it from the inside.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is the hottest topic of debate in scientific circles. While almost everyone agrees that it is a comet, some disagree. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has been peddling the theory that it could be an alien spaceship coming to probe the solar system. Now Michio Kaku, professor of theoretical physics at the City College of New York, is also talking about it in quite an intriguing manner. He says the litmus test to surely know what 3I/ATLAS is merely days away. On October 29-30, the comet will reach its nearest point to the Sun. If during this time it picks up extra energy, that means someone is steering it. The science educator and host said in a recent interview with NEWSMAX, "Perhaps this is a visitor, an intelligent visitor from another solar system. This week, it turns out that the asteroid or comet will be whizzing around our sun. And if it picks up extra energy on its flyby, that would clinch it. That means there's extraterrestrial intelligence involved. So watch for it." He added that starting October 30, they'll be tracking it to see whether it gets an extra boost of energy. "If so, it means we are being visited." Loeb has also talked about the same phenomenon that will seal the deal about the identity of 3I/ATLAS. When it goes around the Sun, they'll be watching for something called the Oberth effect, which means that "if you were to whip around the sun, you would pick up extra energy in the process." Loeb has been talking about this for weeks, saying that the interstellar comet could use the Sun's gravity to whip itself towards Earth. However, NASA and other space agencies have dismissed his claims, while agreeing that 3I/ATLAS is not a regular comet and displays several anomalies. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why? Also Read: 3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong Where is 3I/ATLAS now? The interstellar visitor reached solar conjunction a few days ago and will reach perihelion on October 29. Solar conjunction occurs when a cosmic body moves to the opposite side of the Sun, in this case relative to Earth. Perihelion is when the object reaches its closest point to the Sun. Later, it is expected to continue on its journey and move out of the solar system, that is, if the "Black Swan" event does not happen. Also Read: 3I/Atlas could be 'Trojan Horse' - 40% chance it's alien tech masquerading as a comet, scientist says 3I/ATLAS details and update The alien comet is moving at a fascinating speed of 210,000 km/hour. It was officially discovered by the ATLAS observatory in Chile on July 1. When past data on other telescopes was scanned, precovery images were revealed by NASA's TESS telescope. It had spotted it in May and noticed it becoming extraordinarily bright. The comet did not have a clear tail for the longest time; however, a noticeable tail showed up a few weeks ago. It passed its nearest point to Mars in early October, and some orbiters captured some images. However, only one photo of 3I/ATLAS taken from Mars has been released so far. It poses no threat to Earth right now and will be 270 million kilometres away at its closest distance in December.

Alien origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have intrigued yet another scientist, who says they will be watching it on October 29-30 to see if there is a change in its energy. A boost will be a clear signal that someone is driving it from the inside.

BINGO! 3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...'

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun soon, and this encounter will change it in several ways. The “alien mothership” claims will also be cleared after this event. What all can we expect from 3I/ATLAS and its meeting with the Sun?  

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun soon, and this encounter will change it in several ways. The “alien mothership” claims will also be cleared after this event. What all can we expect from 3I/ATLAS and its meeting with the Sun? &nbsp;

What to expect as 3I/ATLAS reaches closest point to the Sun

Scientists have been looking for aliens for decades, and yet we have never been able to find them. A NASA scientist has proposed a theory which explains why we have never found another civilisation in the universe, and also why they have not reached out to us yet. According to the Drake equation, several other civilisations are residing near Earth, and are capable of contacting us. It states there is a high chance of coming into contact with intelligent life. However, this has still not happened. Dr Robin Corbet, based at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre, has claimed that the Milky Way hosts a decent number of extraterrestrial civilisations. But the problem is that their technological advancements are on a scale similar to humans.&nbsp;A new paper titled "A Less Terrifying Universe? Mundanity as an Explanation for the Fermi Paradox", looks at reasons for why there is a lack of evidence of extraterrestrial civilisations (ETCs) in the galaxy who use technology, also called the Fermi paradox. Corbet writes that their technology is limited, just like ours, which is why neither civilisation can detect the other. Also, there is a chance that they are just not interested in contacting us. He wrote that "none have achieved technology levels sufficient to accomplish large-scale astro-engineering or lack the desire to do so." If there were such a technologically advanced civilisation out there, it would have sent out powerful beacons. But that hasn't happened, so they are just as inferior to us in technology.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pastor-claims-ship-with-demonic-spirits-is-coming-for-earth-netizens-link-it-to-3i-atlas-1760588030874">'I'm here to warn you' - Pastor claims 'ship with demonic spirits' is coming for Earth. Netizens link it to 3I/ATLAS</a> &nbsp;<h2>A higher civilisation won't be interested in Earth</h2>This lack of interest stems from the fact that their technology is also not so advanced that they could cut down on the response time from another civilisation. Besides, ETCs would need to send out high-power beacons or probes to contact other civilisations. But this requires a huge amount of power and a wait time of millions or even billions of years for a response. This has possibly led them to give up on finding another living civilisation since the technology and the resources do not permit that to happen.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sun-has-not-been-shining-much-on-india-for-nearly-40-years-blame-the-government-1759997165337">Sun has not been shining much on India for nearly 40 years. Blame the government</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Corbet also thinks that, considering there are a reasonable number of ETCs in the universe, Earth would hold little appeal to them, and is "not likely to be a very interesting place to visit." The lack of interest in Earth and boredom mean that we are not likely to face an alien attack, probably ever. "This consideration also leads to the expectation that no ETC will colonise a large fraction of the Galaxy, even using robotic probes, and that there are no long-duration high-power beacons," he wrote. However, there is still a likelihood of a much more advanced world that is simply too advanced for humanity to detect and knowingly stays away from us. &nbsp;

The reason why aliens have not found us and why we haven't found anyone else likely boils down to the theory that no one is interested in looking for Earth. A NASA scientist says others are probably also not as advanced technologically and have given up.

Scientists have been looking for aliens for decades, and yet we have never been able to find them. A NASA scientist has proposed a theory which explains why we have never found another civilisation in the universe, and also why they have not reached out to us yet. According to the Drake equation, several other civilisations are residing near Earth, and are capable of contacting us. It states there is a high chance of coming into contact with intelligent life. However, this has still not happened. Dr Robin Corbet, based at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre, has claimed that the Milky Way hosts a decent number of extraterrestrial civilisations. But the problem is that their technological advancements are on a scale similar to humans. A new paper titled "A Less Terrifying Universe? Mundanity as an Explanation for the Fermi Paradox", looks at reasons for why there is a lack of evidence of extraterrestrial civilisations (ETCs) in the galaxy who use technology, also called the Fermi paradox. Corbet writes that their technology is limited, just like ours, which is why neither civilisation can detect the other. Also, there is a chance that they are just not interested in contacting us. He wrote that "none have achieved technology levels sufficient to accomplish large-scale astro-engineering or lack the desire to do so." If there were such a technologically advanced civilisation out there, it would have sent out powerful beacons. But that hasn't happened, so they are just as inferior to us in technology. Also Read: 'I'm here to warn you' - Pastor claims 'ship with demonic spirits' is coming for Earth. Netizens link it to 3I/ATLAS A higher civilisation won't be interested in Earth This lack of interest stems from the fact that their technology is also not so advanced that they could cut down on the response time from another civilisation. Besides, ETCs would need to send out high-power beacons or probes to contact other civilisations. But this requires a huge amount of power and a wait time of millions or even billions of years for a response. This has possibly led them to give up on finding another living civilisation since the technology and the resources do not permit that to happen. Also Read: Sun has not been shining much on India for nearly 40 years. Blame the government Corbet also thinks that, considering there are a reasonable number of ETCs in the universe, Earth would hold little appeal to them, and is "not likely to be a very interesting place to visit." The lack of interest in Earth and boredom mean that we are not likely to face an alien attack, probably ever. "This consideration also leads to the expectation that no ETC will colonise a large fraction of the Galaxy, even using robotic probes, and that there are no long-duration high-power beacons," he wrote. However, there is still a likelihood of a much more advanced world that is simply too advanced for humanity to detect and knowingly stays away from us.

The reason why aliens have not found us and why we haven't found anyone else likely boils down to the theory that no one is interested in looking for Earth. A NASA scientist says others are probably also not as advanced technologically and have given up.

ET is not interested - Earth holds no appeal to aliens, NASA scientist puts forward 'boredom' theory

A pastor in America is claiming that God showed him a vision of an "alien" ship flying over the Vatican and Mayan temples in Mexico. Brandon Biggs said in a YouTube video that "demonic spirits" are coming for Earth, but he doesn't know when. Biggs' claim has gone viral on social media, especially since an interstellar visitor is racing towards the Sun. 3I/ATLAS has been labelled a comet by scientists, but bizarre occurrences and observations have led some scientists to speculate that it could be an extraterrestrial relic. "A major distraction is about to take place. I said, 'Lord, are there two of these?' And he said, 'No, it's just one'," Biggs said in a video, as per Daily Mail. Notably, he had earlier predicted the assassination attempt on Donald Trump three months before it happened. "This bullet flew by his ear, and it came so close to his head that it busted his eardrum," he said in April last year. Three months later, a man named &nbsp;Matthew Crooks fired bullets at him at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, with one bullet brushing past his ear, leaving Trump bleeding.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-precovery-images-captured-by-nasa-s-tess-show-no-coma-what-it-means-1760517800964">3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why?</a> &nbsp;<h2>Scientist claims 3I/Atlas could be an alien mothership and release tiny probes</h2>This has led people to think that his latest prediction about these travellers could also come true. What's shocking is that he has predicted one aspect about the extraterrestrial visitor exactly as Avi Loeb. The Harvard scientist has put forward several anomalies in 3I/ATLAS to claim that there is a 30% - 40 % chance that it is a piece of alien technology. One of his theories is that this "mothership" could release mini probes that will spread on different planets in the solar system and even replicate. Biggs also said the same thing about this object in July. He said in July this year, that he saw "little bitty ships coming out of this mother ship that were balls of light." The Oklahoma pastor admitted that it "sounds way out there", adding, "It was way out there to me. I didn't even want to talk about it, but I'm instructed to. I'm just here to warn you."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong</a> &nbsp;He said that "everybody will freak out because they're going to see it moving across the ocean." Biggs further claims that those coming are not aliens, since there is "no such thing." "There are going to be things in the sky that are going to scare everybody in the days ahead because people are going to go, 'Oh, no. ET really exists.' No, it's fallen angels," he said. &nbsp;Even though his prophecy has gone viral, some people are slamming him as "fake". But since his prediction about Trump came partly true (Trump did not burst his eardrum), netizens fear there is a chance that this spaceship is coming for Earth. Besides, it coincides with 3I/ATLAS and Loeb's theory that there is a possibility that it is not of natural origin.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/detailed-observations-on-anomalous-3i-atlas-trajectory-show-why-it-could-be-artificial-technology-1759823032754">3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk'</a> &nbsp;<h2>Latest update on 3I/ATLAS</h2>The interstellar comet flew by Mars on October 2-3 and is now travelling towards the Sun. It will reach perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on October 29-30. Loeb says that if it is truly a comet, 3I/ATLAS would disintegrate because of the acceleration, the heat and the gravitational force. At this time, it will also hide in the glare of the sun. However, if it is an alien "mothership", it could seed the bodies in the solar system with mini probes. The interstellar object has displayed new anomalies, with Loeb writing that fresh images of 3I/Atlas taken by the Keck Telescope on August 24 show that the gas plume around it features prominent nickel emission but no evidence for iron. He says this is an anomaly only seen in industrial objects and never before in all known comets.&nbsp;&nbsp;After it survives the trip to the sun, it will again become visible from Earth, and will make its closest approach to our planet in mid-December. In November, the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will observe 3I/ATLAS, but won't send data until February next year. Then, NASA's Juno spacecraft will observe it in March 2026. Photos of 3I/ATLAS from the Mars orbiter TGO have been released, but observations made by Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have still not been made public.&nbsp; &nbsp;

An American pastor who foresaw the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has said that a ship with "demonic spirits" is coming for Earth. Some people he could be talking about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object flagged to be of unnatural origin by a scientist.

A pastor in America is claiming that God showed him a vision of an "alien" ship flying over the Vatican and Mayan temples in Mexico. Brandon Biggs said in a YouTube video that "demonic spirits" are coming for Earth, but he doesn't know when. Biggs' claim has gone viral on social media, especially since an interstellar visitor is racing towards the Sun. 3I/ATLAS has been labelled a comet by scientists, but bizarre occurrences and observations have led some scientists to speculate that it could be an extraterrestrial relic. "A major distraction is about to take place. I said, 'Lord, are there two of these?' And he said, 'No, it's just one'," Biggs said in a video, as per Daily Mail. Notably, he had earlier predicted the assassination attempt on Donald Trump three months before it happened. "This bullet flew by his ear, and it came so close to his head that it busted his eardrum," he said in April last year. Three months later, a man named Matthew Crooks fired bullets at him at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, with one bullet brushing past his ear, leaving Trump bleeding. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why? Scientist claims 3I/Atlas could be an alien mothership and release tiny probes This has led people to think that his latest prediction about these travellers could also come true. What's shocking is that he has predicted one aspect about the extraterrestrial visitor exactly as Avi Loeb. The Harvard scientist has put forward several anomalies in 3I/ATLAS to claim that there is a 30% - 40 % chance that it is a piece of alien technology. One of his theories is that this "mothership" could release mini probes that will spread on different planets in the solar system and even replicate. Biggs also said the same thing about this object in July. He said in July this year, that he saw "little bitty ships coming out of this mother ship that were balls of light." The Oklahoma pastor admitted that it "sounds way out there", adding, "It was way out there to me. I didn't even want to talk about it, but I'm instructed to. I'm just here to warn you." Also Read: 3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong He said that "everybody will freak out because they're going to see it moving across the ocean." Biggs further claims that those coming are not aliens, since there is "no such thing." "There are going to be things in the sky that are going to scare everybody in the days ahead because people are going to go, 'Oh, no. ET really exists.' No, it's fallen angels," he said. Even though his prophecy has gone viral, some people are slamming him as "fake". But since his prediction about Trump came partly true (Trump did not burst his eardrum), netizens fear there is a chance that this spaceship is coming for Earth. Besides, it coincides with 3I/ATLAS and Loeb's theory that there is a possibility that it is not of natural origin. Also Read: 3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk' Latest update on 3I/ATLAS The interstellar comet flew by Mars on October 2-3 and is now travelling towards the Sun. It will reach perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on October 29-30. Loeb says that if it is truly a comet, 3I/ATLAS would disintegrate because of the acceleration, the heat and the gravitational force. At this time, it will also hide in the glare of the sun. However, if it is an alien "mothership", it could seed the bodies in the solar system with mini probes. The interstellar object has displayed new anomalies, with Loeb writing that fresh images of 3I/Atlas taken by the Keck Telescope on August 24 show that the gas plume around it features prominent nickel emission but no evidence for iron. He says this is an anomaly only seen in industrial objects and never before in all known comets. After it survives the trip to the sun, it will again become visible from Earth, and will make its closest approach to our planet in mid-December. In November, the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will observe 3I/ATLAS, but won't send data until February next year. Then, NASA's Juno spacecraft will observe it in March 2026. Photos of 3I/ATLAS from the Mars orbiter TGO have been released, but observations made by Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have still not been made public.

An American pastor who foresaw the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has said that a ship with "demonic spirits" is coming for Earth. Some people he could be talking about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object flagged to be of unnatural origin by a scientist.

'I'm here to warn you' - Pastor claims 'ship with demonic spirits' is coming for Earth. Netizens link it to 3I/ATLAS

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been a topic of discussion ever since it was discovered on July 1 this year. Scientists have been intrigued by the visitor from outer space because of its strange behaviour, such as its speed, light and size, all of which have baffled them. First spotted by the Atlas telescope in Chile, scientists also found observations taken by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) way back in May-June. A group of scientists from the American Astronomical Society got together to analyse the data of TESS on 3I/Atlas to look for an extended coma that would be a clear indication of cometary activity. However, they did not find a clear indicator. In a new paper, the researchers stated that "a faint extended coma" was seen in follow-up observations after July 1. Then, scientists started looking for pre-discovery images and found that TESS had recorded 3I/Atlas over 20 days between May 7 and June 1.&nbsp;It was previously revealed that the object displayed sudden brightening by mid/late May. The researchers in the latest analysis also spotted the same, a behaviour spotted by other ground-based observations. They wrote, "This suggests that 3I experienced a notable increase in its activity when it was at a heliocentric distance ∼6 au." They added, "However, it is not known whether this change reflects a surge in production from a period of low-level, sustained activity, or if it represents the onset of activity from a bare nucleus."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-release-tiny-probes-that-may-self-replicate-technological-mothership-could-reveal-itself-1760106824868">3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that may 'self-replicate' - 'Technological mothership' could reveal itself</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-be-trojan-horse-40-per-cent-chance-it-alien-tech-masquerading-as-a-comet-1760004032017">3I/Atlas could be 'Trojan Horse' - 40% chance it's alien tech masquerading as a comet, scientist says</a><h2>TESS data was used to create a deep image of 3I/ATLAS</h2>To detect the coma, thousands of frames of images taken by TESS were co-added to produce a very deep image. This process can reveal features like the coma of a comet. They then measured the radial profile of the comet in each of the two coadded frames used and then applied the same procedures to four asteroids with comparable proper motions. They found that the profiles of comet 3I/ATLAS are comparable to those of the four asteroids, "indicating that there is no extended coma detected, even in the deep, coadded TESS data."&nbsp;However, the researchers say that this does not mean that 3I/ATLAS was inactive at the time of the TESS observations since "any gas or dust emitted in late May would not be expected to produce an extended coma in the TESS observations." They added that any coma that was produced would have only become visible after the end of the TESS observations. &nbsp;The scientists stated that the lack of a coma detection in the TESS data means that "the observations from early May are consistent with either a bare nucleus, with very low levels of activity, or with very slow dust emission velocities."

3I/ATLAS precovery images: Scientists from the American Astronomical Society analysed TESS data to search for the coma of the interstellar comet. However, they did not find any. They explained why TESS did not picture a coma. 

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been a topic of discussion ever since it was discovered on July 1 this year. Scientists have been intrigued by the visitor from outer space because of its strange behaviour, such as its speed, light and size, all of which have baffled them. First spotted by the Atlas telescope in Chile, scientists also found observations taken by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) way back in May-June. A group of scientists from the American Astronomical Society got together to analyse the data of TESS on 3I/Atlas to look for an extended coma that would be a clear indication of cometary activity. However, they did not find a clear indicator. In a new paper, the researchers stated that "a faint extended coma" was seen in follow-up observations after July 1. Then, scientists started looking for pre-discovery images and found that TESS had recorded 3I/Atlas over 20 days between May 7 and June 1. It was previously revealed that the object displayed sudden brightening by mid/late May. The researchers in the latest analysis also spotted the same, a behaviour spotted by other ground-based observations. They wrote, "This suggests that 3I experienced a notable increase in its activity when it was at a heliocentric distance ∼6 au." They added, "However, it is not known whether this change reflects a surge in production from a period of low-level, sustained activity, or if it represents the onset of activity from a bare nucleus." Also Read: 3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that may 'self-replicate' - 'Technological mothership' could reveal itself Also Read: 3I/Atlas could be 'Trojan Horse' - 40% chance it's alien tech masquerading as a comet, scientist says TESS data was used to create a deep image of 3I/ATLAS To detect the coma, thousands of frames of images taken by TESS were co-added to produce a very deep image. This process can reveal features like the coma of a comet. They then measured the radial profile of the comet in each of the two coadded frames used and then applied the same procedures to four asteroids with comparable proper motions. They found that the profiles of comet 3I/ATLAS are comparable to those of the four asteroids, "indicating that there is no extended coma detected, even in the deep, coadded TESS data." However, the researchers say that this does not mean that 3I/ATLAS was inactive at the time of the TESS observations since "any gas or dust emitted in late May would not be expected to produce an extended coma in the TESS observations." They added that any coma that was produced would have only become visible after the end of the TESS observations. The scientists stated that the lack of a coma detection in the TESS data means that "the observations from early May are consistent with either a bare nucleus, with very low levels of activity, or with very slow dust emission velocities."

3I/ATLAS precovery images: Scientists from the American Astronomical Society analysed TESS data to search for the coma of the interstellar comet. However, they did not find any. They explained why TESS did not picture a coma.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why?

3I/ATLAS, 2I/Borisov and Oumuamua, the three interstellar visitors, are extremely different from each other in their construction, trajectory and other aspects. They have changed the way scientists 

3I/ATLAS, 2I/Borisov and Oumuamua, the three interstellar visitors, are extremely different from each other in their construction, trajectory and other aspects. They have changed the way scientists&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS, 2I/Borisov and Oumuamua: How interstellar visitors are upending theories on planet and comet formation

Latest update on 3I/ATLAS: The interstellar comet is travelling through the solar system after crossing Mars in early October. It is now racing towards the Suna nd will soon reach perihelion. What next to expect from 3I/ATLAS?

Latest update on 3I/ATLAS: The interstellar comet is travelling through the solar system after crossing Mars in early October. It is now racing towards the Suna nd will soon reach perihelion. What next to expect from 3I/ATLAS?

Latest on 3I/ATLAS: Where is it headed, and what next to expect from interstellar comet?

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas will reveal itself in the coming weeks. Just as it reaches perihelion, that is, its closest point to the Sun, it might disintegrate into several pieces. This happens to a comet because of several reasons, such as outgassing or the gravitational force. If 3I/Atlas is a comet, the same thing is expected to happen. However, if it is not a natural object, as suspected by one scientist, it will skip this process. But in that case, he expects it to launch several mini probes that could go on to study our solar system. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has once again raised the question of whether or not 3I/Atlas is a comet. He wrote in his blog, "If 3I/ATLAS is a comet of natural origin, it could disintegrate into fragments as it comes closer to the Sun."&nbsp;"We should keep our eyes on this fuzzy ball of light and check whether it breaks up into independent, smaller dots of light," he added. This happens because of the heating by the sun. Some other reasons comets break up include gravitational tides and rotational stress from outgassing. However, this breaking up depends on the composition and material strength of the comets. Sometimes comets are weaker, such as 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, which was formed from smaller pieces that joined. Such comets can break up easily. Smaller comets are also vulnerable to falling apart because of thermal stress. Some comets, like 332P/Ikeya-Murakami, break apart because of rapid spin.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-s-silence-on-3i-atlas-down-to-terrestrial-stupidity-not-proof-of-alien-intelligence-1759985526293">NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-photo-captured-from-mars-perfect-glowing-cylinder-captivates-internet-1759727345051">3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars? 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that might replicate themselves</h2>Which category 3I/Atlas falls into could be known after October 29. However, Loeb once again raised the possibility that it is an alien spaceship. He had earlier claimed that if the interstellar object is a "mothership", it could release tiny probes to plant them on the planets. "A fleet of smaller objects could also appear as a result of a technological mothership which releases min-probes to study multiple targets simultaneously," he wrote. However, this time, he made a fresh claim that these tiny probes meant for exploration could even "self-replicate", meaning create copies of themselves to cover several locations at once.&nbsp;After 3I/Atlas comes out of the glare of the Sun, things could change dramatically. Loeb has earlier said that it could use the gravitational force of the Sun to fling itself towards Earth. That is quite a fat-fetched claim, but Loeb cites several anomalies he has noted since its discovery on July 1.&nbsp;

Latest update on 3I/Atlas: Will 3I/Atlas break apart as it nears the Sun? If it is a comet, this could happen. However, Avi Loeb claims it could release tiny probes which could replicate and spread to different locations for exploration purposes. 

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas will reveal itself in the coming weeks. Just as it reaches perihelion, that is, its closest point to the Sun, it might disintegrate into several pieces. This happens to a comet because of several reasons, such as outgassing or the gravitational force. If 3I/Atlas is a comet, the same thing is expected to happen. However, if it is not a natural object, as suspected by one scientist, it will skip this process. But in that case, he expects it to launch several mini probes that could go on to study our solar system. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has once again raised the question of whether or not 3I/Atlas is a comet. He wrote in his blog, "If 3I/ATLAS is a comet of natural origin, it could disintegrate into fragments as it comes closer to the Sun." "We should keep our eyes on this fuzzy ball of light and check whether it breaks up into independent, smaller dots of light," he added. This happens because of the heating by the sun. Some other reasons comets break up include gravitational tides and rotational stress from outgassing. However, this breaking up depends on the composition and material strength of the comets. Sometimes comets are weaker, such as 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, which was formed from smaller pieces that joined. Such comets can break up easily. Smaller comets are also vulnerable to falling apart because of thermal stress. Some comets, like 332P/Ikeya-Murakami, break apart because of rapid spin. Also Read: NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars? 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate 3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that might replicate themselves Which category 3I/Atlas falls into could be known after October 29. However, Loeb once again raised the possibility that it is an alien spaceship. He had earlier claimed that if the interstellar object is a "mothership", it could release tiny probes to plant them on the planets. "A fleet of smaller objects could also appear as a result of a technological mothership which releases min-probes to study multiple targets simultaneously," he wrote. However, this time, he made a fresh claim that these tiny probes meant for exploration could even "self-replicate", meaning create copies of themselves to cover several locations at once. After 3I/Atlas comes out of the glare of the Sun, things could change dramatically. Loeb has earlier said that it could use the gravitational force of the Sun to fling itself towards Earth. That is quite a fat-fetched claim, but Loeb cites several anomalies he has noted since its discovery on July 1.

Latest update on 3I/Atlas: Will 3I/Atlas break apart as it nears the Sun? If it is a comet, this could happen. However, Avi Loeb claims it could release tiny probes which could replicate and spread to different locations for exploration purposes.&nbsp;

3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that may 'self-replicate' - 'Technological mothership' could reveal itself

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has once again claimed that 3I/Atlas, the third interstellar visitor, could be an alien piece of technology coming to probe Earth. In an interview, details of which he shared in his blog, Loeb said there is a chance that this visitor is not a natural object. He assigned "a 30–40% likelihood that 3I/ATLAS does not have a fully natural origin," based on the seven anomalies the object has exhibited. The professor claims there is a "low-probability scenario" wherein it turns out that it is "a Trojan Horse", meaning "a technological object masquerades as a natural comet." He admitted that this figure is not rigid and it will evolve based on further observations in the coming months.&nbsp;&nbsp;Right now, we are waiting for more images of 3I/Atlas taken by the Mars orbiters, which would have observed it during its flyby of the Red Planet on October 3. A picture of 3I/Atlas taken by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) has been released by the European Space Agency (ESA). Data from Mars Express is awaited, while NASA has gone completely mum, thanks to the shutdown. The JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) probe sent by the European Space Agency (ESA) is expected to take a closer look in November. Loeb is hopeful of lots of data on the interstellar object in the coming months, which will help decode the true nature of the interstellar visitor.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-s-silence-on-3i-atlas-down-to-terrestrial-stupidity-not-proof-of-alien-intelligence-1759985526293">NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown</a> &nbsp;<h2>Interstellar object 3I/Atlas anomalies</h2>The scientist has so far spotted seven anomalies in 3I/Atlas. First is its size, as he claims its diameter is likely larger than 5 kilometres, with its mass being at least 33 billion tons. That makes it way larger than ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov. The object is moving at a speed of 210,000 km/hour, which he says is not possible for a cosmic object of this size.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong</a>&nbsp;Citing the Hubble image, Loeb says that 3I/Atlas does not have a cometary tail. In fact, he says it has an anti-tail, a forward jet of scattered sunlight that is 10 times longer than it is wide. Later pictures showed a small tail, as corroborated by the TGO images as well. The plume of gas around 3I/Atlas mostly consists of nickel and not as much iron, which he says is comparable to industrial nickel alloys. The light from 3I/ATLAS showed extreme negative polarisation, and Loeb thinks this object could be making its own light.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-photo-captured-from-mars-perfect-glowing-cylinder-captivates-internet-1759727345051">3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars? 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas trajectory and arrival</h2>The most fascinating and puzzling anomaly he cites is its trajectory. Firstly, 3I/Atlas is aligned with the ecliptic plane of planets around the Sun to within 5 degrees, which he says has only a &nbsp;0.2% chance of happening. Second, this path will bring it close to at least three planets - Mars, Venus and Jupiter - and this, he says, has a 0.005% likelihood. His other observation and calculation show that the Wow! Signal of 1977 came from the same direction as 3I/Atlas. Could it have beamed the signal?<h2>The Trojan Horse</h2>Loeb says the world should be prepared to battle an enemy that could be just like the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology. Inside a wooden horse that the Trojans brought inside their city were Greek soldiers who emerged at night and opened the gates to the Troy to let the rest of the army in. This event is believed to have brought an end to the Trojan War. &nbsp;

3I/Atlas update today: 3I/Atlas, the third interstellar visitor, could turn out to be a Trojan Horse, a scientist claims. He says there is a 40 per cent chance that it is not a natural object. But he admits his data could change depending on future observations.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has once again claimed that 3I/Atlas, the third interstellar visitor, could be an alien piece of technology coming to probe Earth. In an interview, details of which he shared in his blog, Loeb said there is a chance that this visitor is not a natural object. He assigned "a 30–40% likelihood that 3I/ATLAS does not have a fully natural origin," based on the seven anomalies the object has exhibited. The professor claims there is a "low-probability scenario" wherein it turns out that it is "a Trojan Horse", meaning "a technological object masquerades as a natural comet." He admitted that this figure is not rigid and it will evolve based on further observations in the coming months. Right now, we are waiting for more images of 3I/Atlas taken by the Mars orbiters, which would have observed it during its flyby of the Red Planet on October 3. A picture of 3I/Atlas taken by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) has been released by the European Space Agency (ESA). Data from Mars Express is awaited, while NASA has gone completely mum, thanks to the shutdown. The JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) probe sent by the European Space Agency (ESA) is expected to take a closer look in November. Loeb is hopeful of lots of data on the interstellar object in the coming months, which will help decode the true nature of the interstellar visitor. Also Read: NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown Interstellar object 3I/Atlas anomalies The scientist has so far spotted seven anomalies in 3I/Atlas. First is its size, as he claims its diameter is likely larger than 5 kilometres, with its mass being at least 33 billion tons. That makes it way larger than ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov. The object is moving at a speed of 210,000 km/hour, which he says is not possible for a cosmic object of this size. Also Read: 3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong Citing the Hubble image, Loeb says that 3I/Atlas does not have a cometary tail. In fact, he says it has an anti-tail, a forward jet of scattered sunlight that is 10 times longer than it is wide. Later pictures showed a small tail, as corroborated by the TGO images as well. The plume of gas around 3I/Atlas mostly consists of nickel and not as much iron, which he says is comparable to industrial nickel alloys. The light from 3I/ATLAS showed extreme negative polarisation, and Loeb thinks this object could be making its own light. Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars? 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate 3I/Atlas trajectory and arrival The most fascinating and puzzling anomaly he cites is its trajectory. Firstly, 3I/Atlas is aligned with the ecliptic plane of planets around the Sun to within 5 degrees, which he says has only a 0.2% chance of happening. Second, this path will bring it close to at least three planets - Mars, Venus and Jupiter - and this, he says, has a 0.005% likelihood. His other observation and calculation show that the Wow! Signal of 1977 came from the same direction as 3I/Atlas. Could it have beamed the signal? The Trojan Horse Loeb says the world should be prepared to battle an enemy that could be just like the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology. Inside a wooden horse that the Trojans brought inside their city were Greek soldiers who emerged at night and opened the gates to the Troy to let the rest of the army in. This event is believed to have brought an end to the Trojan War.

3I/Atlas update today: 3I/Atlas, the third interstellar visitor, could turn out to be a Trojan Horse, a scientist claims. He says there is a 40 per cent chance that it is not a natural object. But he admits his data could change depending on future observations.

3I/Atlas could be 'Trojan Horse' - 40% chance it's alien tech masquerading as a comet, scientist says

NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas has caught everyone's attention, with some even speculating that the space agency has likely learnt some astonishing details about the comet and is holding onto the information. However, Avi Loeb, a Harvard scientist, says this proves nothing. In fact, it shows human "stupidity" as opposed to proof of alien activity, he said in an interview, referring to the US shutdown. Notably, the US government has been shut down for nine days, and several attempts to end it have failed, with the latest bid coming on Wednesday (October 8). The vote to move forward on the GOP measure, which has already passed the House, was 54 to 45. Sixty votes were needed to advance it. &nbsp;"The House is done. The ball is now in the Senate's court," House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters.<h2>Mars orbiter photo of 3I/Atlas</h2>NASA has also been in shutdown following the impasses over the matter. The space agency has been feeling the effects of the US government shutdown and has stopped updating its website. The first images of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas were recently captured by a European Space Agency Mars orbiter. A picture taken by a NASA rover is also doing the rounds; however, it has not officially been released. The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) took a picture of the comet when it flew by the Red Planet on October 3. However, it only released the first image on October 7. Data from its other orbiter, Mars Express, is still awaited. Meanwhile, NASA has yet to officially confirm that the rover photo it showcased was of 3I/Atlas. NASA's silence led netizens to believe that 3I/Atlas could, after all, be an alien spaceship, as claimed by Loeb based on the anomalies.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/first-photo-of-3i-atlas-taken-by-mars-orbiter-exomars-tgo-captures-bright-coma-but-no-tail-1759891801720">3I/Atlas photo taken by Mars orbiter: ExoMars (TGO) captures bright coma but no tail</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/detailed-observations-on-anomalous-3i-atlas-trajectory-show-why-it-could-be-artificial-technology-1759823032754">3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk'</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas could be an “alien mothership”, Loeb had claimed</h2>However, Loeb doesn't think that is the case. When asked in an interview if he thinks NASA and other agencies know more than they let on about the comet, he said, "No. In particular, I believe that the recent delay in the dissemination of data from NASA as a result of the government shutdown does not flag extraterrestrial intelligence but rather terrestrial stupidity." Loeb has earlier stated that 3I/Atlas could be an "alien mothership" and that humans need to be prepared to defend themselves. He has called on world leaders to work together against a common enemy which could be coming someday.&nbsp;According to experts, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is expected to get the best shots of 3I/Atlas because it was much closer to the comet when it came nearly 30 million kilometres close to Mars. However, NASA is completely mum about what its orbiter might have captured. Everyone is waiting for the American space agency to reveal new pictures of 3I/Atlas, and possibly its true nature. &nbsp;

NASA has yet to reveal any information on the interstellar object 3I/Atlas that its Mars orbiter might have captured. People think there is something fishy about its silence. However, a scientist says it is simply "terrestrial stupidity' thanks to the US government shutdown.

NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas has caught everyone's attention, with some even speculating that the space agency has likely learnt some astonishing details about the comet and is holding onto the information. However, Avi Loeb, a Harvard scientist, says this proves nothing. In fact, it shows human "stupidity" as opposed to proof of alien activity, he said in an interview, referring to the US shutdown. Notably, the US government has been shut down for nine days, and several attempts to end it have failed, with the latest bid coming on Wednesday (October 8). The vote to move forward on the GOP measure, which has already passed the House, was 54 to 45. Sixty votes were needed to advance it. "The House is done. The ball is now in the Senate's court," House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters. Mars orbiter photo of 3I/Atlas NASA has also been in shutdown following the impasses over the matter. The space agency has been feeling the effects of the US government shutdown and has stopped updating its website. The first images of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas were recently captured by a European Space Agency Mars orbiter. A picture taken by a NASA rover is also doing the rounds; however, it has not officially been released. The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) took a picture of the comet when it flew by the Red Planet on October 3. However, it only released the first image on October 7. Data from its other orbiter, Mars Express, is still awaited. Meanwhile, NASA has yet to officially confirm that the rover photo it showcased was of 3I/Atlas. NASA's silence led netizens to believe that 3I/Atlas could, after all, be an alien spaceship, as claimed by Loeb based on the anomalies. Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo taken by Mars orbiter: ExoMars (TGO) captures bright coma but no tail Also Read: 3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk' 3I/Atlas could be an “alien mothership”, Loeb had claimed However, Loeb doesn't think that is the case. When asked in an interview if he thinks NASA and other agencies know more than they let on about the comet, he said, "No. In particular, I believe that the recent delay in the dissemination of data from NASA as a result of the government shutdown does not flag extraterrestrial intelligence but rather terrestrial stupidity." Loeb has earlier stated that 3I/Atlas could be an "alien mothership" and that humans need to be prepared to defend themselves. He has called on world leaders to work together against a common enemy which could be coming someday. According to experts, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is expected to get the best shots of 3I/Atlas because it was much closer to the comet when it came nearly 30 million kilometres close to Mars. However, NASA is completely mum about what its orbiter might have captured. Everyone is waiting for the American space agency to reveal new pictures of 3I/Atlas, and possibly its true nature.

NASA has yet to reveal any information on the interstellar object 3I/Atlas that its Mars orbiter might have captured. People think there is something fishy about its silence. However, a scientist says it is simply "terrestrial stupidity' thanks to the US government shutdown.

NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown

First photos of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars orbiter have been released by the European Space Agency (ESA). ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) captured a white ball of light tumbling through space at a distance of 30 million km. Meanwhile, images from the Mars Express spacecraft are still not available, as ESA says it took images "with an exposure time of just 0.5 seconds (the maximum limit for Mars Express) compared to five seconds for ExoMars TGO." The cameras on both the orbiters were turned towards 3I/Atlas between October 1 and 7 to allow them to capture the interstellar object that has been somewhat of a mystery since being discovered on July 1.ExoMars TGO captured the series of images using its Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS). ESA said that the "slightly fuzzy white dot moving downwards near the centre of the image" is 3I/Atlas.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/detailed-observations-on-anomalous-3i-atlas-trajectory-show-why-it-could-be-artificial-technology-1759823032754">3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk'</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas photo shows a bright coma, but no tail</h2>However, it could not gather a lot of data about it because of it was too far away. ESA said it is just like watching the Moon from Earth using your phone. “This dot is the centre of the comet, comprising its icy-rocky nucleus and its surrounding coma,” the ESA wrote. The image of 3I/Atlas shows a bright coma, as CaSSIS could not distinguish the nucleus from the coma because of the distance. The space agency also said that the nucleus was only about a kilometre wide, as shown in previous observations, and so couldn't be captured by TGO. However, the coma, measuring a few thousand kilometres across, is clearly visible in the photos.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the cometary tail is absent in the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) photos, which might again trigger debate about the true nature of 3I/Atlas. ESA said that the photos do not show a tail, which is typically millions of kilometres long as comets move towards the Sun. But in the case of 3I/Atlas, it is much dimmer than the coma. "We can’t see the tail in the CaSSIS images, but it may become more visible in future observations as the comet continues to heat up and release more ice," the ESA said. Nick Thomas, Principal Investigator of the CaSSIS camera, explains, “This was a very challenging observation for the instrument. The comet is around 10,000 to 100,000 times fainter than our usual target.” ESA is still working to process the photos taken by Mars Express.&nbsp;

The first photo of 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars orbiter has been released. It was taken by ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and shows a bright, white object tumbling through space 30 million km from Mars. ESA is still working to get more photos from its other orbiter.

First photos of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars orbiter have been released by the European Space Agency (ESA). ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) captured a white ball of light tumbling through space at a distance of 30 million km. Meanwhile, images from the Mars Express spacecraft are still not available, as ESA says it took images "with an exposure time of just 0.5 seconds (the maximum limit for Mars Express) compared to five seconds for ExoMars TGO." The cameras on both the orbiters were turned towards 3I/Atlas between October 1 and 7 to allow them to capture the interstellar object that has been somewhat of a mystery since being discovered on July 1.ExoMars TGO captured the series of images using its Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS). ESA said that the "slightly fuzzy white dot moving downwards near the centre of the image" is 3I/Atlas. Also Read: 3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk' 3I/Atlas photo shows a bright coma, but no tail However, it could not gather a lot of data about it because of it was too far away. ESA said it is just like watching the Moon from Earth using your phone. “This dot is the centre of the comet, comprising its icy-rocky nucleus and its surrounding coma,” the ESA wrote. The image of 3I/Atlas shows a bright coma, as CaSSIS could not distinguish the nucleus from the coma because of the distance. The space agency also said that the nucleus was only about a kilometre wide, as shown in previous observations, and so couldn't be captured by TGO. However, the coma, measuring a few thousand kilometres across, is clearly visible in the photos. Meanwhile, the cometary tail is absent in the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) photos, which might again trigger debate about the true nature of 3I/Atlas. ESA said that the photos do not show a tail, which is typically millions of kilometres long as comets move towards the Sun. But in the case of 3I/Atlas, it is much dimmer than the coma. "We can’t see the tail in the CaSSIS images, but it may become more visible in future observations as the comet continues to heat up and release more ice," the ESA said. Nick Thomas, Principal Investigator of the CaSSIS camera, explains, “This was a very challenging observation for the instrument. The comet is around 10,000 to 100,000 times fainter than our usual target.” ESA is still working to process the photos taken by Mars Express.

The first photo of 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars orbiter has been released. It was taken by ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and shows a bright, white object tumbling through space 30 million km from Mars. ESA is still working to get more photos from its other orbiter.

3I/Atlas photo taken by Mars orbiter: ExoMars (TGO) captures bright coma but no tail

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has several anomalies and strange patterns, as flagged by several scientists. Its trajectory is one of them. In fact, this is what revealed that it was travelling from outside the solar system. 3I/Atlas is travelling on a straight path, which brings it near some planet. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has repeatedly called this highly unusual. In a blog post, he has again talked about the trajectory of &nbsp;3I/ATLAS and why it is a hint that it has been sent by an intelligent alien civilisation. 3I/ATLAS passed within 29 million kilometres from Mars on October 3, and will encounter Jupiter on March 16, 2026, when it will be 54 million kilometres from the gas giant. He says that this shows a "near alignment by 4.89 degrees of the retrograde orbital plane of 3I/ATLAS with the ecliptic plane of the Earth around the Sun," and the chances of this happening are only 0.002. He also calculated the chances of it arriving right at the planets’ orbital radii, which stand at a mere 0.0002. When both components are combined, the chances of this happening together fall to less than a millionth.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong</a> &nbsp;<h2>Loeb deduced location of these ‘extraterrestrial observers’</h2>For a natural object to take such a perfect path through our solar system seems unfathomable, a reason why Loeb thinks 3I/Atlas is not a natural space rock. He further deduced the location of these extraterrestrials who could have sent this object. The professor says that for a civilisation to make such sharp observations about our solar system, with the asteroid belt around us, they need to have advanced telescopes, besides being located at a point from where they can peer through the stars and note the position of the planets. "If the planetary system around the Sun was discovered through a transit survey of stars, then the extraterrestrial observers who could have discovered it are located within a conical disk aligned with the ecliptic plane, from where the solar system planets appear to cross the face of the Sun," he wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars: 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate</a> &nbsp;<h2>How is 3I/ATLAS traversing while dodging hundreds of thousands of space debris?</h2>He added that the observers could also observe the debris in the asteroid belt with advanced extraterrestrial telescopes, and their transits would show a characteristic orbital period of 3–6 Earth years. He has previously claimed that 3I/Atlas has a mass of 33 billion tonnes, while the biggest rocket built by humans, the Starship, weighs 6 million times less, only 5.5 thousand tons. So not only did they build such a huge rocket, but they also managed to put it on a path that brings it into our solar system without crashing into any of these objects in the asteroid belt.&nbsp; This, he says, shows that the "telescopes used by the senders of 3I/ATLAS are capable of noticing transits by rocky objects that are smaller than Earth."&nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas anomalies</h2>Loeb has, this time, detailed the problems and anomalies with the trajectory of 3I/Atlas, adding more calculations and insights. Its speed, light and size are some of the other anomalies the scientist has noted. Data from the observations made by Mars orbiters - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Express, TGO, MAVEN, Tianwen-1 and Hope is yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, Juice and Juno will also look at it in March. These are the only observations that will help reveal the true nature of 3I/Atlas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

3I/Atlas trajectory has been flagged as anomalous. Avi Loeb says the alignment of a 33 billion tonne object with the ecliptic plane of the Earth around the Sun, while crossing paths with Mars and Jupiter and dodging the debris in the asteroid belt, shows something is amiss.

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has several anomalies and strange patterns, as flagged by several scientists. Its trajectory is one of them. In fact, this is what revealed that it was travelling from outside the solar system. 3I/Atlas is travelling on a straight path, which brings it near some planet. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has repeatedly called this highly unusual. In a blog post, he has again talked about the trajectory of 3I/ATLAS and why it is a hint that it has been sent by an intelligent alien civilisation. 3I/ATLAS passed within 29 million kilometres from Mars on October 3, and will encounter Jupiter on March 16, 2026, when it will be 54 million kilometres from the gas giant. He says that this shows a "near alignment by 4.89 degrees of the retrograde orbital plane of 3I/ATLAS with the ecliptic plane of the Earth around the Sun," and the chances of this happening are only 0.002. He also calculated the chances of it arriving right at the planets’ orbital radii, which stand at a mere 0.0002. When both components are combined, the chances of this happening together fall to less than a millionth. Also Read: 3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong Loeb deduced location of these ‘extraterrestrial observers’ For a natural object to take such a perfect path through our solar system seems unfathomable, a reason why Loeb thinks 3I/Atlas is not a natural space rock. He further deduced the location of these extraterrestrials who could have sent this object. The professor says that for a civilisation to make such sharp observations about our solar system, with the asteroid belt around us, they need to have advanced telescopes, besides being located at a point from where they can peer through the stars and note the position of the planets. "If the planetary system around the Sun was discovered through a transit survey of stars, then the extraterrestrial observers who could have discovered it are located within a conical disk aligned with the ecliptic plane, from where the solar system planets appear to cross the face of the Sun," he wrote. Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars: 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate How is 3I/ATLAS traversing while dodging hundreds of thousands of space debris? He added that the observers could also observe the debris in the asteroid belt with advanced extraterrestrial telescopes, and their transits would show a characteristic orbital period of 3–6 Earth years. He has previously claimed that 3I/Atlas has a mass of 33 billion tonnes, while the biggest rocket built by humans, the Starship, weighs 6 million times less, only 5.5 thousand tons. So not only did they build such a huge rocket, but they also managed to put it on a path that brings it into our solar system without crashing into any of these objects in the asteroid belt. This, he says, shows that the "telescopes used by the senders of 3I/ATLAS are capable of noticing transits by rocky objects that are smaller than Earth." 3I/Atlas anomalies Loeb has, this time, detailed the problems and anomalies with the trajectory of 3I/Atlas, adding more calculations and insights. Its speed, light and size are some of the other anomalies the scientist has noted. Data from the observations made by Mars orbiters - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Express, TGO, MAVEN, Tianwen-1 and Hope is yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, Juice and Juno will also look at it in March. These are the only observations that will help reveal the true nature of 3I/Atlas.

A scientist has flagged in detail the anomalous trajectory of 3I/Atlas. Avi Loeb says the 33 billion tonne object is aligned in such a manner that it comes across Mars and Jupiter and passes through our solar system through the shortest route possible. How?

3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk'

Alien abductions have been rumoured to occur for decades, and now a study has claimed that extraterrestrial beings have been using this method to insert genes into human DNA. The study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, states that we have been "undergoing genetic transformation" and millions of us likely carry these alien genes. Dr Max Rempel, the lead author of the study and the founder and CEO of the DNA Resonance Research Foundation, told Daily Mail that such humans probably also have some superhuman traits and abilities, such as telepathy. The researchers analysed the DNA of regular people and of those who claimed they were abducted by aliens. What they found was shocking. They took 581 complete families from the 1,000 Genomes Project and discovered that 11 families carried "large sequences" of DNA that didn't match either family. The anomalies included 348 non-parental genetic variants.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;To dig deeper, Rempel decided to gather more data. He took the DNA data from 23andMe of people who claim they are alien abductees. He noted that some families showed evidence hinting at the presence of non-parental markers. If his findings are true, then it means that aliens are already walking among us in the garb of humans. Rempel is confident that it is possible to identify which humans carry alien DNA. In fact, he thinks that those who suffer from neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s are probably the ones who have alien genes. However, he admitted that this is merely conjecture.<h2>People with alien genes could have psychic abilities</h2>Rempel's wild claims don't stop here, as he believes such people have special powers because of the alien gene. They might have telepathy and other psychic abilities, although he has no proof of it. Rempel says to find more conclusive evidence, they "need better datasets, which are available only on approval." It is not possible to reach conclusions based on current commercial genotyping services that rely on array-based data. To detect novel variants, he says there is a need for next-generation sequencing (NGS) or whole-genome sequencing (WGS).Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/october-29-the-day-of-reckoning-for-3i-atlas-scientist-warns-of-historic-shift-1759390829002">October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift</a>&nbsp;When novel variants can be detected at a high resolution, it might become easier to detect the point at which aliens infiltrated the DNA strand. &nbsp;This all sounds unreal, but Nigel Watson, author of “Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited,” &nbsp;says "further genetic research on volunteer abductees could potentially prove as world-shattering as recovering a flying saucer." However, he cautioned against "anecdotal evidence of alien abductions", saying that such experiences can stem from a variety of reasons.&nbsp;

Could aliens be walking among us, looking like humans? This is not a new suggestion, but one which a scientist says could be extremely possible. He claims aliens abduct humans and insert their genes in their DNA.

Alien abductions have been rumoured to occur for decades, and now a study has claimed that extraterrestrial beings have been using this method to insert genes into human DNA. The study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, states that we have been "undergoing genetic transformation" and millions of us likely carry these alien genes. Dr Max Rempel, the lead author of the study and the founder and CEO of the DNA Resonance Research Foundation, told Daily Mail that such humans probably also have some superhuman traits and abilities, such as telepathy. The researchers analysed the DNA of regular people and of those who claimed they were abducted by aliens. What they found was shocking. They took 581 complete families from the 1,000 Genomes Project and discovered that 11 families carried "large sequences" of DNA that didn't match either family. The anomalies included 348 non-parental genetic variants. Also Read: 3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong To dig deeper, Rempel decided to gather more data. He took the DNA data from 23andMe of people who claim they are alien abductees. He noted that some families showed evidence hinting at the presence of non-parental markers. If his findings are true, then it means that aliens are already walking among us in the garb of humans. Rempel is confident that it is possible to identify which humans carry alien DNA. In fact, he thinks that those who suffer from neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s are probably the ones who have alien genes. However, he admitted that this is merely conjecture. People with alien genes could have psychic abilities Rempel's wild claims don't stop here, as he believes such people have special powers because of the alien gene. They might have telepathy and other psychic abilities, although he has no proof of it. Rempel says to find more conclusive evidence, they "need better datasets, which are available only on approval." It is not possible to reach conclusions based on current commercial genotyping services that rely on array-based data. To detect novel variants, he says there is a need for next-generation sequencing (NGS) or whole-genome sequencing (WGS). Also Read: October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift When novel variants can be detected at a high resolution, it might become easier to detect the point at which aliens infiltrated the DNA strand. This all sounds unreal, but Nigel Watson, author of “Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited,” says "further genetic research on volunteer abductees could potentially prove as world-shattering as recovering a flying saucer." However, he cautioned against "anecdotal evidence of alien abductions", saying that such experiences can stem from a variety of reasons.

Could aliens be walking among us, looking like humans? This is not a new suggestion, but one which a scientist says could be extremely possible. He claims aliens abduct humans and insert their genes into their DNA.

Alien genes found in human DNA - Millions could be walking around us, wild study claims

Social media is abuzz with the new photo of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars rover. While the world waits for the first photos of the object taken by Mars orbiters, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has snapped a photo that has sent netizens and astronomy enthusiasts into a tizzy. The photo shows 3I/Atlas as a perfect white cylinder soaring above the Martian sky. The absence of a tail or any fuzzy material around it has netizens convinced that it could be an alien spaceship and not a comet, a claim made by Harvard scientist Avi Loeb. Sharing the photo, a user wrote on X, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." The odd shape has added more supporters to the "alien mothership" theory. Several people think that 3I/Atlas isn't a comet but a piece of alien technology.&nbsp;"The newest and closest of 3I/Atlas as it passes Mars right this moment, minutes ago. It's not a comet...its perfectly cylindrical. Its an interstellar craft of some kind," another user wrote, citing images taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. But why do we only have a single photo taken by a rover when the orbiters were best positioned to capture 3I/Atlas? No space agency has revealed its observations of the interstellar object. The photo, combined with the fact that no official release on what the Mars orbiters saw, has triggered the biggest discussion on social media. Should we be worried about 3I/Atlas? Could it really be an alien spaceship coming for Earth?Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-photo-captured-from-mars-perfect-glowing-cylinder-captivates-internet-1759727345051">3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars: 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate</a> &nbsp;<h2>Why have space agencies gone silent on 3I/Atlas? People are wondering</h2>Some people are convinced that something sinister is going on with 3I/Atlas as NASA, ESA and China's space agency have gone silent. NASA shut down exactly when the interstellar object was flying by Mars. ESA is yet to make any revelations about 3I/Atlas and everything two of its orbiters would have captured while hovering over Mars. A user wrote, "Only NASA and ESA have Mars Orbiter images and videos of 3i ATLAS, and they classify them again as TOP SECRET. The public has no access to any official image of 3I/ATLAS since 27-Aug-2025." The most concerning thing, people say, is China's silence, since if it has captured something, it would use it to flex its muscles in the international space race. So why has it not released anything yet?Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-flies-by-mars-nasa-or-esa-whose-orbiter-can-get-the-sharpest-shots-of-the-comet-1759480010987">3I/Atlas flies by Mars - NASA or ESA? Whose orbiter can get the sharpest shots of the comet?</a> &nbsp;One user thinks that this is a sign that something is not right with 3I/Atlas. He wrote, "The only plausible explanation: All five agencies saw something that requires coordinated response. Artificial confirmation is a species-level event, not a national one—U.S.-China rivalry becomes irrelevant if both face potential first contact or existential threat."&nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas anomalies</h2>3I/Atlas is not like a regular comet observed in the solar system. It was officially discovered on July 1, and since then, several anomalies have been flagged. Its trajectory revealed that it was coming from outside our solar system. 3I/Atlas is only the third interstellar object spotted by humans. It has a strange trajectory, as it moves in a straight path which brings it near several planets, including Mars and Jupiter. Its size is also a topic of debate, as some astronomers think it is only about a kilometre wide, while Avi Loeb says data suggest that it is 46 kilometres in diameter and has a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving very fast - 210,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says, assuming it is as large as we think, it defies the rules of space with its speed. &nbsp;

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Latest update on 3I/Atlas: Could the interstellar object be an alien spaceship? The silence by NASA, ESA and China on 3I/Atlas ever since it flew by Mars has raised concerns about the nature of the object. Besides, its shape has added to the intrigue.

Social media is abuzz with the new photo of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars rover. While the world waits for the first photos of the object taken by Mars orbiters, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has snapped a photo that has sent netizens and astronomy enthusiasts into a tizzy. The photo shows 3I/Atlas as a perfect white cylinder soaring above the Martian sky. The absence of a tail or any fuzzy material around it has netizens convinced that it could be an alien spaceship and not a comet, a claim made by Harvard scientist Avi Loeb. Sharing the photo, a user wrote on X, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." The odd shape has added more supporters to the "alien mothership" theory. Several people think that 3I/Atlas isn't a comet but a piece of alien technology. "The newest and closest of 3I/Atlas as it passes Mars right this moment, minutes ago. It's not a comet...its perfectly cylindrical. Its an interstellar craft of some kind," another user wrote, citing images taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. But why do we only have a single photo taken by a rover when the orbiters were best positioned to capture 3I/Atlas? No space agency has revealed its observations of the interstellar object. The photo, combined with the fact that no official release on what the Mars orbiters saw, has triggered the biggest discussion on social media. Should we be worried about 3I/Atlas? Could it really be an alien spaceship coming for Earth? Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars: 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate Why have space agencies gone silent on 3I/Atlas? People are wondering Some people are convinced that something sinister is going on with 3I/Atlas as NASA, ESA and China's space agency have gone silent. NASA shut down exactly when the interstellar object was flying by Mars. ESA is yet to make any revelations about 3I/Atlas and everything two of its orbiters would have captured while hovering over Mars. A user wrote, "Only NASA and ESA have Mars Orbiter images and videos of 3i ATLAS, and they classify them again as TOP SECRET. The public has no access to any official image of 3I/ATLAS since 27-Aug-2025." The most concerning thing, people say, is China's silence, since if it has captured something, it would use it to flex its muscles in the international space race. So why has it not released anything yet? Also Read: 3I/Atlas flies by Mars - NASA or ESA? Whose orbiter can get the sharpest shots of the comet? One user thinks that this is a sign that something is not right with 3I/Atlas. He wrote, "The only plausible explanation: All five agencies saw something that requires coordinated response. Artificial confirmation is a species-level event, not a national one—U.S.-China rivalry becomes irrelevant if both face potential first contact or existential threat." 3I/Atlas anomalies 3I/Atlas is not like a regular comet observed in the solar system. It was officially discovered on July 1, and since then, several anomalies have been flagged. Its trajectory revealed that it was coming from outside our solar system. 3I/Atlas is only the third interstellar object spotted by humans. It has a strange trajectory, as it moves in a straight path which brings it near several planets, including Mars and Jupiter. Its size is also a topic of debate, as some astronomers think it is only about a kilometre wide, while Avi Loeb says data suggest that it is 46 kilometres in diameter and has a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving very fast - 210,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says, assuming it is as large as we think, it defies the rules of space with its speed.

Latest update on 3I/Atlas: Could the interstellar object be an alien spaceship? The silence by NASA, ESA and China on 3I/Atlas ever since it flew by Mars has raised concerns about the nature of the object. Besides, its shape has added to the intrigue.

3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas flew by Mars on October 3, but we have yet to get any images of the mysterious bodies that the orbiter would have captured. However, a photo of the object taken by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is doing the rounds on social media. It shows a bright cylindrical object zooming through the sky. The odd shape has triggered fresh curiosity about 3I/Atlas and whether it is really a comet, or an "alien mothership", as Avi Loeb claims. An X user wrote, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." Ever since 3I/Atlas was spotted on July 1, scientists across the world have been in awe of the interstellar visitor that has been displaying several anomalies. Its shape, as seen in the images released by NASA, is being flagged as another anomaly. However, according to a scientist, there is a perfect explanation for why the object appears like a cylinder.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/october-29-the-day-of-reckoning-for-3i-atlas-scientist-warns-of-historic-shift-1759390829002">October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift</a><h2>Loeb explains why 3I/Atlas appears like a cylinder</h2>Harvard scientist Loeb explains that the strange shape in the photos does not conclusively prove that 3I/Atlas is a spaceship. The photo was taken when it was at a distance of about 38 million kilometres from Mars. It was taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. He says the photo was taken "at a spatial scale of about 12,500 kilometres at the distance of 3I/ATLAS from Mars." Loeb says this shows that the stripe is about 50,000 kilometres long. He once again claimed that data from the SPHEREx space observatory shows that the object has a diameter of 46 kilometres. The picture taken by the NAVCAM is a thousand times longer than this upper limit and, "therefore, must be an artefact of a long integration time given that the source moves across the Martian sky."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-estimates-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-beamed-the-wow-signal-48-years-ago-1759119107709">Scientist estimates interstellar object 3I/Atlas beamed the Wow! Signal 48 years ago - 'How powerful was...'</a>&nbsp;He corroborates this data with the pictures taken by the Hubble telescope on July 21, 202. If 3I/Atlas was 50,000 kilometres, "it would have occupied an angular size of 23 arcseconds in the Hubble Space Telescope image", he says. Instead, it "appears smaller by at least an order of magnitude in the actual Hubble image." Loeb wrote that this suggests that the long stripe was simply "generated by the integration time used to make the composite Navcam image" while 3I/ATLAS moved across the Martian sky. So the stripe likely appears elongated because hundreds of pictures taken by the NAVCAM were stacked over a total time interval of about 10 minutes.&nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas anomalies</h2>Ever since the interstellar object was officially discovered on July 1, several anomalies have been noted. Its trajectory was the biggest giveaway that it is travelling from outside our solar system. The path brings it close to several planets moving in a straight line. It is also believed to be enormous, around 46 kilometres big and with a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving at an extremely fast pace - 60,000 km/sec, or 220,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says it is impossible for such a huge object to move at this pace. The gases released by it are also not in line with the rules of Physics.&nbsp; &nbsp;

3i/atlas update today: A picture of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by the Perseverance rover on the Martian surface has intrigued the internet. A perfect glowing cylinder is seen zooming above, with no hints of a comet. People are again asking whether it is an alien spaceship. 

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas flew by Mars on October 3, but we have yet to get any images of the mysterious bodies that the orbiter would have captured. However, a photo of the object taken by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is doing the rounds on social media. It shows a bright cylindrical object zooming through the sky. The odd shape has triggered fresh curiosity about 3I/Atlas and whether it is really a comet, or an "alien mothership", as Avi Loeb claims. An X user wrote, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." Ever since 3I/Atlas was spotted on July 1, scientists across the world have been in awe of the interstellar visitor that has been displaying several anomalies. Its shape, as seen in the images released by NASA, is being flagged as another anomaly. However, according to a scientist, there is a perfect explanation for why the object appears like a cylinder. Also Read: October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift Loeb explains why 3I/Atlas appears like a cylinder Harvard scientist Loeb explains that the strange shape in the photos does not conclusively prove that 3I/Atlas is a spaceship. The photo was taken when it was at a distance of about 38 million kilometres from Mars. It was taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. He says the photo was taken "at a spatial scale of about 12,500 kilometres at the distance of 3I/ATLAS from Mars." Loeb says this shows that the stripe is about 50,000 kilometres long. He once again claimed that data from the SPHEREx space observatory shows that the object has a diameter of 46 kilometres. The picture taken by the NAVCAM is a thousand times longer than this upper limit and, "therefore, must be an artefact of a long integration time given that the source moves across the Martian sky." Also Read: Scientist estimates interstellar object 3I/Atlas beamed the Wow! Signal 48 years ago - 'How powerful was...' He corroborates this data with the pictures taken by the Hubble telescope on July 21, 202. If 3I/Atlas was 50,000 kilometres, "it would have occupied an angular size of 23 arcseconds in the Hubble Space Telescope image", he says. Instead, it "appears smaller by at least an order of magnitude in the actual Hubble image." Loeb wrote that this suggests that the long stripe was simply "generated by the integration time used to make the composite Navcam image" while 3I/ATLAS moved across the Martian sky. So the stripe likely appears elongated because hundreds of pictures taken by the NAVCAM were stacked over a total time interval of about 10 minutes. 3I/Atlas anomalies Ever since the interstellar object was officially discovered on July 1, several anomalies have been noted. Its trajectory was the biggest giveaway that it is travelling from outside our solar system. The path brings it close to several planets moving in a straight line. It is also believed to be enormous, around 46 kilometres big and with a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving at an extremely fast pace - 60,000 km/sec, or 220,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says it is impossible for such a huge object to move at this pace. The gases released by it are also not in line with the rules of Physics.

3I/atlas update today: A supposed picture of 3I/Atlas taken by the Perseverance rover on the Martian surface has intrigued the internet. A perfect glowing cylinder is seen zooming above, with no hints of a comet. People are again asking whether it is an alien spaceship.&nbsp;

3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars? 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate

It's D-day for 3I/Atlas as Mars orbiters are peering at the skies to spot elusive pictures of the interstellar object. This is the only opportunity humans have of taking the best shots of the object, which scientists say is a comet. After flying by Mars, it will move towards the Sun, where it will hide behind its glare for weeks. 3I/Atlas will be only about 30 million km from the Red Planet on October 3. Meanwhile, it will be 240 million kilometres to Earth even at its closest point to our planet. This is why every space agency that has an orbiter over Mars has put observations of the planet on hold and has instead pointed its Mars orbiters towards 3I/Atlas to learn about its true nature. The European Space Agency (ESA)has the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, NASA has the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and China has the Tianwen-1 mission orbiter, all of which will finally be able to throw some more light on what's up with the third interstellar visitor.&nbsp;Colin Wilson, the European Space Agency (ESA) project scientist for both the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, said the agency is trying to "get images." Mars Express has a High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) mounted on the orbiter, while ExoMars has the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS). The spectrometers on both these orbiters can measure the spectrum of light from the comet, ESA said. However, Wilson told Sky &amp; Telescope that they won't be able to resolve the nucleus, but there is a chance of learning about the coma of gases and dust around 3I/Atlas. He added that the object's &nbsp;coma likely extends a few tens of thousands of kilometres across, and the ESA is hoping to get "several tens of pixels across that." Wilson clarified, “We are not promising anything other than a monochromatic image.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/october-29-the-day-of-reckoning-for-3i-atlas-scientist-warns-of-historic-shift-1759390829002">October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift</a>&nbsp;NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has the HiRISE camera and could capture the clearest images yet of the object because of its proximity to the comet. The HIRISE camera has a half-metre mirror and 14 detectors that can capture visible to near-infrared wavelengths. Marshall Eubanks (Space Initiatives) told Sky &amp; Telescope that the comet appears to be passing through a twisted part of the Sun’s magnetic field, which might create ripples in the comet’s tail. There is a high chance that MRO would be able to detect the ripples.<h2>Will 3I/Atlas be visible from Earth?</h2>As mentioned above, the interstellar comet will be 240 million kilometres at its closest point. It is increasing in brightness and is currently at magnitude 12. Despite this, it won't be visible to the naked eye. In fact, a regular telescope also won't do, and you'll need extremely powerful equipment to see it.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/threat-to-earth-speed-age-and-more-all-your-questions-about-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-answered-1759204932732">Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas: Threat to Earth, speed, age and other questions answered</a> &nbsp;After 3I/Atlas goes towards the Sun, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will be ready to observe the comet during its closest approach to the Sun. This will happen on October 29 - 30, with JUICE starting its observations on November 2 and continuing until November 25. &nbsp;

3I/Atlas is at Mars, flying by the Red Planet. Mars orbiters have pointed their cameras at the interstellar visitor and are trying to capture the best shots of the comet. Which orbiter is best placed for the job?

It's D-day for 3I/Atlas as Mars orbiters are peering at the skies to spot elusive pictures of the interstellar object. This is the only opportunity humans have of taking the best shots of the object, which scientists say is a comet. After flying by Mars, it will move towards the Sun, where it will hide behind its glare for weeks. 3I/Atlas will be only about 30 million km from the Red Planet on October 3. Meanwhile, it will be 240 million kilometres to Earth even at its closest point to our planet. This is why every space agency that has an orbiter over Mars has put observations of the planet on hold and has instead pointed its Mars orbiters towards 3I/Atlas to learn about its true nature. The European Space Agency (ESA)has the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, NASA has the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and China has the Tianwen-1 mission orbiter, all of which will finally be able to throw some more light on what's up with the third interstellar visitor. Colin Wilson, the European Space Agency (ESA) project scientist for both the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, said the agency is trying to "get images." Mars Express has a High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) mounted on the orbiter, while ExoMars has the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS). The spectrometers on both these orbiters can measure the spectrum of light from the comet, ESA said. However, Wilson told Sky & Telescope that they won't be able to resolve the nucleus, but there is a chance of learning about the coma of gases and dust around 3I/Atlas. He added that the object's coma likely extends a few tens of thousands of kilometres across, and the ESA is hoping to get "several tens of pixels across that." Wilson clarified, “We are not promising anything other than a monochromatic image.” Also Read: October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has the HiRISE camera and could capture the clearest images yet of the object because of its proximity to the comet. The HIRISE camera has a half-metre mirror and 14 detectors that can capture visible to near-infrared wavelengths. Marshall Eubanks (Space Initiatives) told Sky & Telescope that the comet appears to be passing through a twisted part of the Sun’s magnetic field, which might create ripples in the comet’s tail. There is a high chance that MRO would be able to detect the ripples. Will 3I/Atlas be visible from Earth? As mentioned above, the interstellar comet will be 240 million kilometres at its closest point. It is increasing in brightness and is currently at magnitude 12. Despite this, it won't be visible to the naked eye. In fact, a regular telescope also won't do, and you'll need extremely powerful equipment to see it. Also Read: Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas: Threat to Earth, speed, age and other questions answered After 3I/Atlas goes towards the Sun, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will be ready to observe the comet during its closest approach to the Sun. This will happen on October 29 - 30, with JUICE starting its observations on November 2 and continuing until November 25.

3I/Atlas is at Mars, flying by the Red Planet. Mars orbiters have pointed their cameras at the interstellar visitor and are trying to capture the best shots of the comet. Which orbiter is best placed for the job?

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