Avi Loeb, the chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University, has raised concerns about a large interstellar object, similar in size to Manhattan, named 31/ATLAS, that is currently hurtling towards Earth within our cosmic vicinity. Loeb has proposed the intriguing theory that this object may have extraterrestrial origins, sparking conversations about the potential implications. He cautions that we should be prepared as this mysterious entity approaches our planet, hinting at both the possibilities of salvation or destruction. The uncertainty surrounding the nature of this interstellar visitor has generated significant interest among the scientific community and the public alike, with many eagerly awaiting further insights and analysis from researchers.
