'Black Swan’ in space: Scientists study 3I/ATLAS’s odd path; hint at possible alien link

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by TOI SCIENCE DESKOctober 27, 2025 at 02:30 AM

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Astronomers worldwide are observing 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1), a mysterious interstellar object detected in space, through an international campaign led by the International Asteroid Warning Network from November 27, 2025, to January 27, 2026. The Minor Planet Centre coordinates this first structured global study of an interstellar visitor, focusing on its unusual motion and composition. Renowned astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggests the object could potentially carry signs of alien technology. Scientists aim to measure its trajectory, outgassing behavior, chemical composition, and any technological signals during its closest approach to the Sun on October 29, 2025.

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