Is comet 3I/Atlas a space ship? What to know about Harvard professor's theory

As 3I/Atlas neared its closest point to the sun in its orbit, the internet was abuzz with curiosity about the comet.

Comet 3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Latest Updates on Location, Visibility, Live Streaming, Date, Time, and Sky Map

Astronomers have identified Comet 3I/ATLAS as an interstellar object, making it only the third confirmed visitor from outside our solar system, according to NASA.<br /><br />The comet is travelling on a hyperbolic trajectory,

'Alien Mothership' Hypothesis Test: Why 3I/ATLAS's Perihelion Thrust Is Crucial

As comet 3I/ATLAS nears its 29 October perihelion, scientists test whether its acceleration hints at alien propulsion—a bold 'mothership' theory led by Avi Loeb.
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Astronomer Suspects Mysterious Object Is Up to No Good While It’s Hidden Behind the Sun: “If You Want to Take a Vacation, Take It Before Then”

Avi Loeb suggested that if 3I/ATLAS is a spacecraft, it may use its proximity to the Sun's powerful gravitational pull while hidden from us.
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