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science15 days ago

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Exhibits Unusual Jet Activity and No Technosignatures

The article discusses whether the anti-tail jet of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, observed to extend towards the Sun, contains streaming gas beyond approximately 5,000 km from the nucleus. If 3I/ATLAS is a natural comet, the jet should be gas-free beyond this distance, consisting mainly of dust particles. The presence or absence of streaming gas at larger scales could help determine whether 3I/ATLAS is a natural comet or a man-made object, with potential observations suggested using various telescopes.

science2 months ago

Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Exhibits Unusual Behavior and Composition

Recent observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reveal its anti-solar tail has changed direction, possibly indicating natural cometary activity or, speculatively, a technological maneuver. The object, a 10-billion-year-old interstellar visitor, is being closely studied to understand its behavior as it approaches the Sun, with some scientists suggesting the tail change could be a sign of controlled movement, though most agree it is a natural phenomenon.

science2 months ago

Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Exhibits Unique Metal Alloy Emission

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is exhibiting unusual behavior, including a puzzling anti-tail directed toward the Sun, which challenges traditional comet models. Observations suggest large dust particles may be responsible, and the object remains an intriguing anomaly with potential for further study as it approaches Jupiter. Its characteristics are increasingly considered anomalous, raising questions about its nature.