Just days ago, NASA dropped a batch of new images of a comet from an entirely different solar system that has for months been a source of public fascination and speculation. The object, named 3I/ATLAS ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA released a GIF of comet 3I/ATLAS captured by the PUNCH mission between Sept. 28 and Oct. 10.

Comet 3I/ATLAS is not just another icy visitor cutting across the night sky. As it hurtles through the inner solar system, ...

The comet is the 3rd interstellar object ever detected and got its name from the ATLAS telescope that discovered it. NASA officials have rejected conspiracy theories that the object could be an alien ...

NASA has shared new images of comet 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar visitor that’s due to be visible from Earth again soon before leaving our solar system. The comet was first discovered by the NASA-funded ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today, NASA released the most detailed images yet of 3I/ATLAS. The ...

"It's going to look different because it didn't come from our solar system and that's what makes it so magical." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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 ...

Since early July, telescopes around the world have been tracking just our third confirmed interstellar visitor, the comet 3I/ATLAS—3I, for third interstellar, and ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact ...