Harvard scientist continues to claim Oumuamua is an alien probe directed to Earth

Harvard scientist continues to claim Oumuamua is an alien probe directed to Earth

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Omu Amua, an interstellar object, was first observed in October 2017 using the Pan Stars telescope in Hawaii. It has a unique shape and acceleration, sparking debate about its nature. Some scientists consider it an asteroid or comet, while others suggest extraterrestrial origins. A paper by Abraham Loeb proposes it might be a space probe powered by solar sail technology. The object's reddish color could be due to interstellar dust, and its trajectory might indicate it is an alien probe intentionally passing by.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of Oumuamua as it passed by Earth?

200,000 kilometers per hour

156,428 kilometers per hour

100,000 kilometers per hour

50,000 kilometers per hour

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate length of Oumuamua?

100 meters

400 meters

600 meters

200 meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the debated classifications of Oumuamua?

An asteroid

A star

A planet

A black hole

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Professor Abraham Loeb, what might be the power source of Oumuamua?

Hydroelectric power

Solar sail technology

Wind energy

Nuclear energy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one hypothesis about Oumuamua's trajectory?

It is a random asteroid

It is a natural satellite

It is a comet

It is an alien probe