Mystery AtlasAvi Loeb
Israeli-American theoretical physicist and Harvard astronomy professor who proposed that 'Oumuamua could be an artificial object, such as a lightsail, rather than a natural body.
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- 'Oumuamuadetected 19 October 2017
Avi Loeb was used to analyse 'Oumuamua.
Theories & Explanations
Avi Loeb authored 'Oumuamua Artificial-Origin (Lightsail) Hypothesis.
Avi Loeb authored FRB Technosignature Speculation.
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