Tag: interstellar
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Say Goodbye to Comet 3I/ATLAS: Live Farewell as It Heads Toward Interstellar Space
Overview: A Final Night for an Interstellar Visitor On January 16, astronomy fans and curious observers alike will have a rare chance to witness a celestial moment—saying goodbye to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it continues its one-way voyage out of our solar system. The Virtual Telescope Project will present a free livestream, offering real-time views…
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Saying Goodbye to Comet 3I/ATLAS: Live Farewell as It Heads Toward Interstellar Space
Overview: A Farewell Stream for an Interstellar Visitor On January 16, space enthusiasts around the world will have a rare chance to witness a historic moment: the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS continuing its solitary journey out of the solar system. The Virtual Telescope Project is hosting a free livestream that will provide real-time views of the…
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ESA’s JUICE Mission Detects Increased Activity from 3I/ATLAS
JUICE Observes Unexpected Activity from a Visitor from Beyond the Solar System In a milestone for solar system exploration, the European Space Agency’s JUICE mission reported traces of increased activity from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it emerged from behind the Sun and began its outward journey. The observations, gathered by JUICE’s suite of instruments…
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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: Live Stream of the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach
What makes 3I/ATLAS so special? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not from our solar system. Its tiny, fast-moving trajectory indicates it originated from a distant star system before passing through our cosmic neighborhood. Observers everywhere are excited to watch this rare visitor as it makes its closest approach to Earth on December 18. While not…
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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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Closest Approach: Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth on Dec. 19
What is 3I/ATLAS? Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the few confirmed visitors from outside our solar system, was first spotted by the ATLAS survey in July. Unlike typical comets that originate from sources within the Sun’s neighborhood, 3I/ATLAS carries material from another star system, offering a rare chance to study cosmic rubble that formed far…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Christmas Gift for Astronomers
Overview: A Rare Visitor from Beyond Our Solar System In late 2023 and continuing into 2024, astronomers around the world watched with a mix of excitement and scientific rigor as the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a close approach to Earth. Originating from outside our solar system, 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object to…
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Rogue Planet Eats Like a Star: A Galactic Anomaly Unveiled
Introduction: A Planet That Breaks the Mold Astronomers have spotted a so-called rogue planet that behaves almost like a newborn star, gulping gas and dust at an extraordinary rate. This runaway planet, roaming interstellar space without a parent sun, is redefining what scientists thought possible for worlds that float freely through the void. What Makes…