Quote:Posted by Kenzo1
Theoretically , an alien spaceship could use 3I/ATLAS by hiding behind it so we probably would not detect it ........just saying
Or in it , why use your resources to build a superstructure when you can capture a space rock and build what you want inside it safely wrapped up in natural protection.
This thing could still provide a few surprises aside from its fantastic speed, 3I/ATLAS makes a bullet look slow as it is traveling at about 60 KM per second and an average bullet travels about 1-2 KM a second , the problem with that is Webb and Hubble may have problems catching it but NASA are investigating using the Martian orbiters and rovers to look at it when it makes its close approach to Mars next year on its was home.
It'll be an interesting thing to keep an eye on for the next few months.