3I/ATLAS comet might generate light through nuclear power, physicist says
A recent discovery by a Harvard physicist has sparked speculation about the true nature of an interstellar object passing through our solar system. Initially identified as a comet by NASA, the object, known as 3I/ATLAS, has raised eyebrows due to its unusual characteristics.
Dr. Avi Loeb, the physicist in question, has suggested that 3I/ATLAS may not be a comet at all, but rather a nuclear-powered spaceship. In a blog post, Loeb pointed out that the object’s brightness profile does not align with typical comet behavior, leading him to consider alternative explanations.
One possibility Loeb raised is that 3I/ATLAS is generating its own light through nuclear energy. He dismissed other natural power sources, such as primordial black holes or fragments from supernovas, as unlikely explanations for the object’s luminosity.
While Loeb does not definitively claim that 3I/ATLAS is nuclear-powered, he asserts that this hypothesis is the most plausible if natural models fail to explain the object’s behavior. The object, estimated to be about 20 kilometers across, is larger than Manhattan and is on a trajectory that will bring it close to Mars, Venus, and Jupiter.
The interstellar object is expected to reach its closest point to the sun on October 30, providing researchers with a unique opportunity to study its composition and behavior. Loeb has emphasized the importance of further investigation into 3I/ATLAS, as its true nature could have significant implications for humanity’s understanding of the cosmos.
As scientists continue to study this mysterious object, the possibility of it being a nuclear-powered spaceship remains a tantalizing prospect. The implications of such a discovery could be groundbreaking, prompting us to reconsider our place in the universe and how we interact with potential extraterrestrial civilizations.
Stay tuned for more updates on this fascinating interstellar enigma as researchers delve deeper into the mysteries of 3I/ATLAS.
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