Astronomers received a surprise visit a week ago from an interstellar object found to be from outside our solar system. The Atlas Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Rio Hurtado, ...
Astronomers observe 3I/ATLAS's tail flip toward and away from the Sun, sparking debate over natural causes or possible artificial control.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has captivated astronomers with its unusual behavior, challenging established comet physics.
On 29 October 2025, 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest distance to the sun. Should we worry? Here's what experts say.
The unusual trajectory of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has sparked speculation that it could be an alien spacecraft.
I ATLAS interstellar comet tail mystery has drawn scientific attention as the Hera and Europa Clipper spacecraft prepare to ...
A massive coronal mass ejection (CME) is hurtling from the Sun's far side, setting a collision course for the unusual ...
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3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object ever detected. It poses no threat to Earth. The comet is currently dim, requiring a telescope to see. It will be closest to the sun in late October.
A rare visitor from another star system has been spotted. It's the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and it was detected on July 1 by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, or ATLAS ...
The object, likely a comet, is named 3I/ATLAS and hails from parts unknown. It's only the third time such an interstellar interloper has been observed in Earth's celestial neighborhood. NASA said it ...