Tag: interstellar object
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New Clues on 3I/ATLAS: Deep Crust Revealed by Cosmic Rays and CO2 Enrichment
Unveiling the Interstellar Visitor The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has once again captured the imagination of astronomers and space enthusiasts. Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal a striking feature: a deep crust, 50 to 65 feet thick, that appears irradiated by cosmic rays over billions of years. This discovery challenges our understanding…
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Unveiled: The Irradiated Crust of 3I/ATLAS Reveals Cosmic Ray Secrets
New Evidence from JWST: A Hidden Crust on an Interstellar Visitor The ongoing study of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has taken a significant turn as new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) point to a striking feature: a deeply irradiated crust measuring roughly 50 to 65 feet thick. This crust appears to have formed…
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Interstellar Invader 3I/ATLAS Brightens Unexpectedly Near Sun, Baffling Scientists
Unpredictable Brightening of an Interstellar Visitor The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the first known visitor from another star system, has once again surprised astronomers. As it neared its closest approach to the Sun, the enigmatic object showed an unexpected surge in brightness that scientists still cannot fully explain. This rapid brightening, observed by several observatories around…
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Interstellar Surprise: Comet 3I/ATLAS Brightens Unexpectedly Near Solar Flyby
An Interstellar Visitor with an Odd Glow The interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS has captivated astronomers again, this time with an unusually rapid brightening as it passed its closest approach to the Sun. Discovered in 2017 by the ATLAS survey, this comet is the first known object from outside our solar system to voyage through the inner…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Brightens as It Zooms Past the Sun: Blue Light Cues New Study
Overview: A Rare Visitor from Beyond Our Solar System Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS has captured the imagination of astronomers and space enthusiasts alike as it follows a path that takes it around the Sun’s gravity. A newly published study confirms that the object brightened rapidly as it approached perihelion, the closest point to the Sun, and…
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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Turns Blue Near the Sun, Brightening Rapidly on Oct. 29
What happened to 3I/ATLAS on October 29? On October 29, 2025, the interstellar visitor designated 3I/ATLAS exhibited an unexpected and dramatic change in appearance as it drew closer to the Sun. In a sequence of rapid observations from multiple space-based solar observatories, the object shifted to a distinctly blue hue and brightened noticeably. This rare…
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Shifting Blues: Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Brightens and Turns Blue Near the Sun
Overview: A Blue Transformation as 3I/ATLAS Approaches the Sun In a surprising turn of events, the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has been observed undergoing a rapid brightening and a distinct shift toward blue hues as it neared the Sun on October 29, 2025. Data compiled by multiple space-based solar observatories indicate an abrupt change in reflectivity…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Sun Perihelion: Why It Matters
Overview: A visitor from beyond our Solar System On 29 October 2025, the interstellar comet known as 3I/ATLAS will reach a perihelion passage that brings it closest to the Sun during its journey through the inner Solar System. This extraordinary event, driven by a highly unusual trajectory and a composition unlike typical comets, offers scientists…
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3I/ATLAS: Tracking the Interstellar Visitor—Path, Potential, and What Comes Next
Introduction: A rare visitor from beyond the solar system The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has captured global attention since its discovery on July 1. As only the third confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, it offers a unique chance to study material from another star. Latest updates show 3I/ATLAS has already crossed Mars…
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3I/ATLAS: The Interstellar Visitor’s Trajectory, Risks, and What to Expect Next
Overview: 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor The object designated 3I/ATLAS, discovered July 1, has captured global attention as the third known interstellar visitor to traverse our solar system. Unlike typical comets or asteroids, 3I/ATLAS hails from beyond our Sun, prompting scientists to study its trajectory, composition, and potential implications for planetary science. Recent observations from space…