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He should know better. September 1, 2025 8:20 pm ER

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-has-tail-facing-the-wrong-way/ar-AA1LETgm?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=ffed7afc29ce4086950d8eb848df5cc3&ei=38

A comet’s tail always points away from the sun, NOT opposite the direction of motion. Its like the flag on a ship.

  • There's a lot of BS going around about our latest interstellar visitor by RobVG 2025-09-01 22:10:53
    • Avi Loeb. Need I say more? by podrock 2025-09-02 11:18:33
      • He is an embarrassment by RL 2025-09-04 09:37:34
        • Avi Loeb has managed to surpass Michio Kaku by RL 2025-09-05 12:38:09
        • A video takedown: by podrock 2025-09-02 11:31:30
          • Excellent video by ER 2025-09-02 14:59:56
            • I really cannot explain it by RL 2025-09-05 12:53:24
              • Greed by BuckGalaxy 2025-09-05 19:10:54
                • Just today... by RL 2025-09-08 20:01:28
              • Linus Pauling? by podrock 2025-09-02 15:45:13

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