InterstellarInvader

$ 3IATLAS

A marvel in our time.
Mystery and cosmic wonder!

Initially provisionally named “A11pl3Z”, the third interstellar object to grace our solar system - 3I/ATLAS, is here.

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Our Cosmic Information

3I/ATLAS perhaps holds the key to enhance our understanding of the universe.

1. Discovery

July 1, 2025, 09:42 UTC; First detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope at Haleakalā Observatory, Maui, Hawaii; Operated by the University of Hawaii and funded by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office

2. Anomalies so far

  1. Excessive brightness and implied large size/mass. Likely over 5 Km across.
  2. Precise alignment with the ecliptic plane. Less than 0.1% probability of this happening.
  3. Unusual chemical composition (high CO₂, low H₂O, traces of CO and H₂O ice. Suggesting formation in a dry, carbon-rich extrasolar environment.
  4. Nickel enrichment in coma (high Ni/CN ratio, no iron); Similar to industrial nickel alloy.
  5. Extreme negative polarization. Suggesting metallic composition rather than ice as normal comets.
  6. Anomalous sunward "anti-tail" jet. Inconsistent with normal geometric projection. Might suggest propulsion capabilities.
  7. Inbound direction alignment with Wow! Signal. Trajectory originates within ~9° (0.6% chance) of the 1977 Wow! Signal direction (RA ~4°, Dec ~8°), speculatively linking to potential extraterrestrial radio bursts.
  8. Non-gravitational acceleration at perihelion. Post-perihelion (Oct 29, 2025) trajectory shows deviation from pure gravity, implying outgassing or propulsion; magnitude exceeds expectations for its size by factors of 1,000–10 million, with modest ~10 Earth radii displacement over a month.
  9. Blue appearance and forward "headlight" emission at perihelion. Displayed a blue glow from the front (sunward side) without a traditional tail; possibly ionized CO or artificial lighting; lacking "cometary stripes."
  10. Speculative radio pulse sequence at 1420 MHz. Unverified claims of structured signals (hydrogen line frequency) during solar conjunction (Oct 21), interpreted by some as communication or "mothership" probes; no confirmed artificiality. Pulse followed mathematical/ universal language.
  11. Suspicious timing. Arrived at a moment optimised to pass near Mars, Venus, and Jupiter (0.005% likelihood).

Official Object Tracking

So much data and information about 3I/ATLAS exists. Check the official astronomical sources below.

NASA NASA NASA ESA NASA SETI NASA IAWN NASA TheSkyLive

The Loeb Scale (Astronomical Classification of Interstellar Objects)

Based on the criteria for extraterrestrial technological artifacts. Natural, or sentient alien? Scale key: Towards red is increasingly showing signs of extraterrestrial intelligence.

Level Color Significance Key Observable Criteria Current Status
0 White Insignificant Consistent with known natural phenomena.
1 Green Normal Natural Variation Minor deviations, likely natural variations.
2 Yellow Meriting Attention Non-gravitational acceleration exceeding cometary models. Single major anomaly in trajectory, composition, or morphology.
3 Yellow High Confidence Anomaly Multiple persistent anomalies across observable categories. No satisfactory natural explanation after a comprehensive analysis.
4 Yellow Anomaly Meeting Potential Technosignature Criteria Inconsistent with known material taxonomy, including anomalous spectrum inconsistent with solar reflection. Deviation from Keplerian hyperbolic orbit. ★
5 Orange Suspected Passive Technology Unusual speed. Strong, persistent indicators of artificial, non-operational origin. Surface composition inconsistent with cosmic-ray bombardment.
6 Orange Suspected Active Technology Level 5 criteria plus at least one of the following: Signs of being operational (e.g., maneuvers, signals); Trajectory changes incompatible with gravitational or outgassing models.
7 Orange Suspected Active Technology with Unclear Intent Level 6 criteria plus at least one of: Responsive behavior to observations; Signals of unknown purpose; Operational intent that cannot be determined or appears potentially hostile.
8 Red Confirmed Technology (No Impact) Direct investigation confirms extraterrestrial artificial origin. Impact trajectory with no collision.
9 Red Confirmed Technology (Regional Impact) Confirmed extraterrestrial artificial origin. Impact trajectory with regional consequences.
10 Red Confirmed Technology (Global Impact) Confirmed extraterrestrial artificial origin. Impact trajectory with global terrestrial consequences.

The Live Feed: Price Discovery

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