How can a comet from another star system have a tail pointing toward the Sun? This counter-intuitive phenomenon, observed for the first time on an interstellar visitor, intrigues astronomers. On its ...

This discovery has drawn interest from both professional researchers and skywatchers because comets are ancient remnants from the early formation of ...

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Comet 3I Atlas is currently ~186 million miles from Earth, which is twice the distance from the Earth to the sun. It is moving away from the Sun now but getting closer to Earth until December 19, 2025 ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is, once again, doing something strange. This interloper from another star is currently concealed from view behind the sun, leading some people to wonder what it has ...

Back in July, scientists operating a planetary defense facility designed to detect potentially hazardous asteroids spotted a visitor from another star: an interstellar object, and the third of its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As comet 3I/ATLAS continues its exciting journey through our solar ...

He thought they were being real NAS-holes. Scientist Avi Loeb has accused NASA of withholding critical information about 3I/ATLAS — the Manhattan-sized interstellar comet which he’s postulated could ...