ESA utilized data from Mars orbiters to refine the trajectory of comet 3I/ATLAS. This analysis enhances our understanding of the comet's path and aids in planetary defense efforts. The data showcases the value of multi-…
Comet 3I/Atlas, an interstellar visitor, has reached its closest solar approach. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to tracking its trajectory using readily available tools and resources. Observing celestial ev…
The first radio signal detected from interstellar comet 3I/Atlas has provided crucial insights into its composition and origin. Analysis of the signal suggests a unique chemical makeup, potentially reshaping our underst…
Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, is currently observable in the predawn sky. This guide provides instructions on when, where, and how to spot it using binoculars or a telescope.
China's Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter has successfully imaged interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, providing valuable data on the comet's composition and behavior. This unexpected observation highlights the versatility of interplaneta…
The first images of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, captured from Mars orbit, have been released. These images provide unprecedented insights into the comet's composition and behavior as it traverses our solar system, furt…
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has exhibited a third observed color shift, prompting further analysis of its composition and behavior. The changes, observed after passing behind the sun, suggest potential alterations to i…
The 3I/ATLAS telescope detected a signal with a Fibonacci pattern, sparking debate about its origin and potential artificial source. Calls for open access to NASA's data related to the event are growing, aiming to foste…
The International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) initiated a monitoring campaign of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS in 2025. This analysis examines the campaign's goals, methodologies, and potential contributions to under…
Comet 3I/ATLAS exhibits unusual behavior, defying typical solar system comet trajectories and composition. Its unique characteristics challenge existing models of comet formation and solar system dynamics. Further study…
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on October 29th. While posing no direct threat, its trajectory and composition offer valuable data for astronomical study, and its visibility was limited t…
Comet 3I/ATLAS will undergo solar conjunction in October 2025, presenting both scientific opportunities and observational challenges. Its proximity to the sun will allow for unique data collection, but also poses risks …
An interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is approaching its closest point to the Sun, raising concerns among some astronomers about potential, though currently unspecified, threats. While details remain scarce, the object's tr…
Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, is predicted to interact with NASA's Jupiter probe, Juno. The encounter could expose Juno to a shower of charged particles, potentially providing new data about the comet's compos…
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS exhibits an unexpectedly high water production rate, challenging existing models of cometary composition. Observations from NASA's Swift Observatory reveal the comet is behaving more like a '…
ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and Mars Express spacecraft observed comet 3I/ATLAS during its 2020 approach to the Sun. These observations provided valuable insights into the comet's composition and behavior as it inte…
ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and Mars Express spacecraft observed comet 3I/ATLAS during its 2020 approach to the Sun. Analysis of these observations provides valuable insights into the comet's composition, behavior, …
While reports suggest Perseverance might have spotted interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the likelihood is low due to observational constraints and the comet's predicted faintness. Further analysis is needed to confirm any po…
The absence of non-gravitational acceleration on object 3I/ATLAS suggests it's significantly more massive than initially estimated, potentially ruling out certain exotic explanations and pointing towards a more conventi…