I wonder if humanity weren’t such a catastrophe, would so many be praying for aliens? As if some cosmic sequel to Marvel were coming to save us. Personally, I’d settle for a comet but sure, let’s dream of a galactic busload of robot armies or a celestial king stomping its boot on the face of human tyranny, bug-style. 😉
Ah... celestial things have always fascinated me too. I’ve spent more hours under the stars than is healthy for a young man’s imagination, sometimes seeing things I thought were real, and sometimes seeing things I was fairly sure weren’t… all depending, of course, on the strength and volume of whatever was in my cup, and what type of wood was whispering on the fire.
Now, I’ve yet to meet an alien from out there and up above.
But I’ve met plenty from down here… below.
Strange creatures, most of them, and far more unpredictable than anything drifting through the heavens.
As for our mysterious friend 31/ATLAS...my opinion, which is worth about the same as everyone else’s, is this: there’s a reason the poor fella was named Atlas. If it’s truly a mothership slicing through space at 210 000 km/h, that kind of speed must surely do something terrible to the body. I mean, just look at what normal gravity has already done to mine.
So comet or craft, visitor or vapor...who knows?
But whatever it is, it’s a beautiful reminder that the universe is wide, wild, and wonderfully uninterested in our theories.
And that, is why the fire burns sweeter when we talk about it.
Rea, the universe is full of mysteries. Most scientists think 31/ATLAS is a comet, but I love that a small part of us still wonders about something bigger. Maybe it’s not about what it is, but about how little we truly know. What do you feel it might be?
It certainly will be interesting to find out. If they are aliens, maybe they will take control of my country and set it right. It can't get much worse than it is now.
It would be exciting if it were an alien, but alas, I think it will be a natural object. There are lots bodies out there in many shapes and forms and of varying compositions. I would love it to be something else. Proof of life somewhere out there would sure make things interesting.
Whatever it is we'll be gaining a clearer picture of the universe once it's identified, and even then we'll have plenty of room to speculate all the mysteries that remain. Part of me hopes it's an alien vessel because I want to meet an extraterrestrial so bad, lol.
This was such a fun read, Rea — it gave me that mix of awe and “what if” chills I always get when looking up at the sky. 31/ATLAS sounds like something straight out of a cosmic mystery. Whether it’s a comet or something far stranger, I love that it reminds us how much wonder still hides out there in the dark~
I wonder if humanity weren’t such a catastrophe, would so many be praying for aliens? As if some cosmic sequel to Marvel were coming to save us. Personally, I’d settle for a comet but sure, let’s dream of a galactic busload of robot armies or a celestial king stomping its boot on the face of human tyranny, bug-style. 😉
It would be interesting to see what it actually is. Thank you, Jaap!
Maybe something to remind us of just how big it all is - a gift of awe and wonder.
Awe and wonder. I agree, Stephen.
Ah... celestial things have always fascinated me too. I’ve spent more hours under the stars than is healthy for a young man’s imagination, sometimes seeing things I thought were real, and sometimes seeing things I was fairly sure weren’t… all depending, of course, on the strength and volume of whatever was in my cup, and what type of wood was whispering on the fire.
Now, I’ve yet to meet an alien from out there and up above.
But I’ve met plenty from down here… below.
Strange creatures, most of them, and far more unpredictable than anything drifting through the heavens.
As for our mysterious friend 31/ATLAS...my opinion, which is worth about the same as everyone else’s, is this: there’s a reason the poor fella was named Atlas. If it’s truly a mothership slicing through space at 210 000 km/h, that kind of speed must surely do something terrible to the body. I mean, just look at what normal gravity has already done to mine.
So comet or craft, visitor or vapor...who knows?
But whatever it is, it’s a beautiful reminder that the universe is wide, wild, and wonderfully uninterested in our theories.
And that, is why the fire burns sweeter when we talk about it.
No time spent star-gazing is unhealthy, Johan.
Alien bodies could very well withstand what our bodies never can.
Whatever it is, I hope to get a closer look at it.
I couldn't have asked for a better comment. Thank you, Johan.
Strange creatures indeed!
Rea, the universe is full of mysteries. Most scientists think 31/ATLAS is a comet, but I love that a small part of us still wonders about something bigger. Maybe it’s not about what it is, but about how little we truly know. What do you feel it might be?
I want to believe it's something alien. But what would their intention be? There's more to space than we will ever know.
It certainly will be interesting to find out. If they are aliens, maybe they will take control of my country and set it right. It can't get much worse than it is now.
The whole world is going crazy, Nancy. Let's see what happens.
What a great question, Rea?
So three interstellar comets / objects in the last eight years.
Why now?
Or is it a case that human astronomers have only just noticed them?
Or….
Is our universe, part of an intergalactic pin ball machine!
I wonder what Hawking’s and Einstein would have surmised!
That would have been interesting to know, Mark. Why now? Good question.
It would be exciting if it were an alien, but alas, I think it will be a natural object. There are lots bodies out there in many shapes and forms and of varying compositions. I would love it to be something else. Proof of life somewhere out there would sure make things interesting.
I think so too, Stephanie. Let's see what it brings in December.
Let's hope it's the aliens coming to intervene and rid us of all the evil in power ;) Oh, I just read Fiona's comment 🤭 Interesting, Rea!
Yes, I agree, Marcia. Humankind is out of control.
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Well I guess we will see what happens by December 19. I do kind of hope it's aliens. Maybeb someone coming to save us from ourselves.
That’s my hope too!
I vote for aliens. But I know nothing.
Me too, Parker!
This fascinates me also. There is so much more to the Universe than we will ever know, but I do believe there are beings beyond this Earth.
I agree, Jen.
Whatever it is we'll be gaining a clearer picture of the universe once it's identified, and even then we'll have plenty of room to speculate all the mysteries that remain. Part of me hopes it's an alien vessel because I want to meet an extraterrestrial so bad, lol.
Me too! I think we'll never know what lies out there.
This was such a fun read, Rea — it gave me that mix of awe and “what if” chills I always get when looking up at the sky. 31/ATLAS sounds like something straight out of a cosmic mystery. Whether it’s a comet or something far stranger, I love that it reminds us how much wonder still hides out there in the dark~
A magical realm awaits. Thank you.
Mine too! 😊