Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

Brett dives into an intriguing and unconventional topic: a mysterious interstellar object reportedly headed toward our solar system. Referencing the work of Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, Brett explores the possibility that the object—known as “3I Atlas”—may be alien technology rather than just a large comet. Loeb’s analysis highlights the object's unusual size, speed, and precisely timed trajectory, which suggest it may not be of natural origin. According to Loeb, the object will make a close approach to the sun on October 29th, potentially using the sun’s gravity for a maneuver.

Brett shares his fascination, joking that the object might be responding to Earth's century of radio transmissions—or even his long-standing jokes about space. He discusses the potential of using NASA’s Juno spacecraft to intercept the object in 2026 and encourages listeners to stay curious. What starts as a space oddity turns into a fun and thought-provoking segment blending science, humor, and speculation.

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