Tag: 3I/ATLAS
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X-ray Glow from Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Reveals Hidden Solar Wind Dance
Two X-ray Perspectives Unveil a New View of Interstellar Travel An unprecedented discovery has put interstellar visitors in the spotlight: astronomers have detected a distinct X-ray glow from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, extending about 250,000 miles into space. This marks the first time scientists have captured two separate X-ray views of a body that originated…
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X-Ray Glow from Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Detected Across 250,000 Miles
Unprecedented X-Ray Views of an Interstellar Visitor In a landmark observation, scientists have detected a distinct X-ray glow from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, extending about 250,000 miles into space. This marks the first time researchers have captured two separate X-ray perspectives of an object born outside our solar system. The discovery provides a rare window into…
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Scientists detect X-ray glow from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS extending 250,000 miles into space
A historic glimpse into an interstellar visitor In a landmark observation, astronomers have detected a distinct X-ray glow from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, stretching an astonishing 250,000 miles into space. This unprecedented finding provides a rare window into the complex dance between a visitor from beyond our solar system and the Sun’s ever-present solar wind.…
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When will comet 3I/ATLAS be closest to Earth tonight? Experts pin the exact moment
Overview: Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS approaches Earth Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been a source of fascination for skywatchers and scientists alike as it sails through our solar system. Although its closest pass to Earth is not a threat to our planet, it offers a rare chance to study a body from outside the solar system. Recent…
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When is Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Closest to Earth Tonight? A Practical Guide
Understanding 3I/ATLAS and its Earth Approach Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is one of the few objects known to originate from outside our solar system. Unlike comets that loop around the Sun, 3I/ATLAS travels through our neighborhood on a hyperbolic trajectory, making a brief pass through the inner solar system before continuing its journey into interstellar space.…
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3I/ATLAS Closest Approach Time: What You Need to Know
Setting the record straight on 3I/ATLAS There’s often confusion surrounding interstellar visitors like 3I/ATLAS (C/2017 U1). Recent questions about a “tonight” close approach can be exciting, but the science doesn’t align with a current, imminent encounter. 3I/ATLAS was first spotted in October 2017 as it streaked through the inner solar system on a hyperbolic trajectory,…
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Watching 3I/ATLAS: How to view the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach Live
What makes 3I/ATLAS unique? Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has captivated astronomers and sky enthusiasts alike since its first fleeting pass through the inner solar system. Unlike comets born in our own disk, 3I/ATLAS hails from beyond the Sun, offering a rare chance to study a visitor from another star system. On December 18, it will reach…
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Watching 3I/ATLAS: Free Livestream of the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach
What to Expect: The Closest Approach of Interstellar 3I/ATLAS On December 18, skywatchers around the world will have a rare chance to witness a visitor from beyond our solar system as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth. This is a fleeting event that will attract both seasoned astronomers and curious beginners. While…
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS wasn’t supposed to be there — meet the astronomer who discovered it
On the night everything changed For most observers, July 1, 2025 began like countless other evenings at the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy. Data streams arrived in quiet rhythm, signaling another routine sweep of the sky. But for senior software engineer and astronomer Larry Denneau, the moment carried an unfamiliar weight. A routine routine,…
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Interstellar Discovery: The Astronomer Behind the 3I/ATLAS Find
The Night Everything Changed On what seemed like just another routine evening in July 2025, a stream of data began arriving at the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii. For many astronomers, a quiet night can yield nothing more dramatic than a few new stellar classifications. For Larry Denneau, a senior software engineer…