Unexplained Acceleration of 3I/ATLAS
Astronomers have detected an unexplained acceleration in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, sparking interest and debate in the astronomy community.
According to recent measurements, 3I/ATLAS is showing a slight but measurable acceleration that does not align with standard models of comet behavior.
- NASA engineers first reported the finding, which was later analyzed by international research teams.
- Some researchers attribute the change to natural outgassing, while others believe further evidence is needed to confirm the source of the motion.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist, suggests that although a natural cause is the most likely explanation, the data do not yet rule out the possibility of a technological one, such as a form of internal propulsion.
Author's summary: Astronomers detect unexplained acceleration in 3I/ATLAS.