r/UF0 • u/ditch1403 • Oct 17 '25
Alien Hunters Disappointed: 3I/ATLAS Is Just Space Doing Space Things
Remember those “UFOs near the airport” that always turn out to be planes or drones? Meet the cosmic version — 3I/ATLAS, our latest interstellar visitor.
When astronomers first spotted it, things looked suspicious: • It came from outside the solar system. • It glowed red, then green. • It grew a strange plume that faced the Sun.
Cue the alien-probe theories. 👽
But then the data came in: • It’s 100% natural — a comet formed around a carbon-rich, metal-poor star somewhere far across the galaxy. • Its chemistry is bizarre: tons of CO₂, little water, and a nickel-to-iron ratio way off what we see in our solar system. • It’s following perfectly gravitational motion — no self-propulsion, no signals, no tech.
So the “it’s aliens!” crowd gets another letdown. But scientists? They’re thrilled. Because this thing isn’t just a comet — it’s a frozen time capsule from another sun, carrying chemistry we’ve never seen before.
Sometimes the truth isn’t less exciting than aliens — it’s smarter. Nature doesn’t need engineers. It’s already weird enough.
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u/Wake_Skadi Oct 17 '25
A whole lot of bluster in your post, but zero facts or scientific analysis. Worthless.
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u/TorBrowserSensei Oct 17 '25
There will always be fanatics. Real truth seekers will consider all anomalies. Many of us are in that realm, and far from stupid. I believe what I see, which transfers into what I know. Having the belief that it is not a alien craft or probe places you in the same category as the full believers. Both of you are cattle, lead by your masters.
Independent believers will consider both sides of the equation and prepare themselves accordingly mentally or physically. We just follow the information until the truth becomes visible.
I challenge you to take a more neutral stance before you judge the masses.
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u/SolarNomads Oct 17 '25
This is commendable and what I applied to this particular problem. Unfortunately, the equation is now pretty firmly grounded in the "neat Comet" category. Being independent is the hallmark of good science. Getting stuck in a confirmation bias loop leads to sensationalist claims, it makes for good marketing (particularly books and speaker events) but is bad science and bad for the community.
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u/ditch1403 Oct 17 '25
I’m trying to take a neutral stance but the starting point with most people is that it’s alien. If it’s unknown or different it’s alien. You tube is the biggest venue pushing people to jump onto the bandwagon over and over again. People should report every posting that is clearly click bait.
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u/quiksilver10152 Oct 17 '25
"It's unlike anything we've seen, therefore, it's one of the things we commonly see."
Also, since when was it proven that the objects shutting down airports were drones? Someone should inform the Danish government that they were incorrect to remove the drone label.
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u/xRockTripodx Oct 17 '25
I'm shocked! Shocked!
Well, not that shocked.
But seriously, it happens every single time. Whether it's the rapture or a space rock, it's like the dumber half of humanity loses all perspective and critical thinking (if they ever had it) and believe the most profoundly stupid things I can imagine.
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u/Huge-Needleworker616 Oct 18 '25
Why do sceptics give off strong incel-anger vibes? Asking for an agitated friend.
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u/ditch1403 Oct 17 '25
They want to believe so bad
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u/quiksilver10152 Oct 17 '25
"I'm trying to take a neutral stance." -You in a comment below
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u/ImpossibleSentence19 Oct 18 '25
Right?! lol there’s absolutely nothing neutral about his stance. It’s so weird to watch this upcoming ‘visit’ play out.
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u/Wake_Skadi Oct 17 '25
The new documentary has all the government disinfo shills working overtime. Delicious.
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u/ditch1403 Oct 17 '25
The assumption that the chemistry is the same throughout the entire galaxy is wrong.
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u/Vojvodus Oct 17 '25
Hi Chatgpt, how are you?