Astronomers Investigate Mysterious 'Giant Bird' Near the Sun

Recently, a peculiar image resembling a giant bird near the Sun has circulated on social media. The object is estimated to be ten times the size of Earth, raising significant questions about its nature and origin.

The strange object was detected using a solar telescope.

Experts from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory at the Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the object was observed a few days ago with the LASCO telescope, initially contemplating the possibility of it being a massive galactic entity.

Scientific Explanation of the Phenomenon

Russian astronomer Alexander Kiselev suggests that the most likely explanation is that the object is a passing comet approaching the Sun. The extreme heat causes volatile substances such as water and carbon dioxide to vaporize, creating a bright tail that can resemble bird wings in images.

Alternative Explanations for the Phenomenon

Kiselev also noted that the observed phenomenon could be a plasma formation in the solar corona, an optical illusion due to the angles of observation, or even a technical malfunction of the observation equipment, indicating that the phenomenon may be natural rather than supernatural.