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.

3I/ATLAS sending Fibonacci Signal 8 • 13 • 8 • 5 • 13 • 8 with mysterious message ‘The Gate Awaits,’ new claims suggest

I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on 29 October 2025, coming within 1.8 astronomical units, or around 167 million miles.
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Oberth Maneuver or natural flight path? 3I/ATLAS’s solar approach raises new questions

As 3I/ATLAS moved closer to the Sun, it raised doubts about whether it’s following a natural path or performing an Oberth Maneuver ...

3I/ATLAS Update: New Observations Mean New Discoveries About Mysterious Space Object

I/ATLAS has unexpectedly become bluer than the Sun, hinting that it could be emitting light, not just reflecting it — a sign ...