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Was the "Wow Signal" Emitted from 3I/Atlas?

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  • #Wow! Signal
  • #Extraterrestrial
  • #3I/ATLAS
  • The 'Wow! Signal' was detected in 1977 and is thought to be of extraterrestrial origin.
  • A recent hypothesis suggests the signal could have been caused by a brightening of hydrogen from an interstellar cloud, possibly triggered by a magnetar flare.
  • The signal's coordinates were close to those of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, with a low chance of random alignment (0.6%).
  • If the signal came from 3I/ATLAS, the required transmitter power would be equivalent to a typical nuclear reactor (0.5–2 gigawatts).
  • The signal's frequency was slightly blueshifted, consistent with 3I/ATLAS's approach velocity but not a perfect match.
  • No radio telescope data exists for 3I/ATLAS, prompting calls for further observation.
  • Future observations of 3I/ATLAS are planned by NASA and ESA in 2025.
  • The Loeb Scale could help determine the urgency of responding to potential artificial signals from interstellar objects.
  • Possible responses include electromagnetic communication or physical interceptors.
  • Human interpretation of such signals may be limited by our current knowledge and perception of reality.