Subj : 3I/ATLAS Perihelion Test
To   : MINDSURFER
From : Dumas Walker
Date : Thu Oct 30 2025 10:14:25

>  DW> COMET OR SPACESHIP?  Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is about to take the
>  DW> "Perihelion Test."  On Oct. 29th it will make its closest approach to the
>  DW> sun-- the ideal moment to perform a Solar Oberth maneuver or deploy
>  DW> probes. Soon we'll know whether 3I/ATLAS is truly a comet or if it only
>  DW> looks like one. Full story @ Spaceweather.com (https://spaceweather.com)

> Whatever it is, the waiting is killing me =)

 <GRIN>  If anyone promises to "show" you what it is sooner, and offers you
designer sneakers as part of the deal, be sure to avoid them!  :O


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