Comet 3I/ATLAS approaching Sun SOON
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Contrary to allegations that 31/ATLAS is potentially hostile alien tech, the Manhattan-sized comet could provide potentially Earth-saving intel. Researchers claim that a NASA-backed campaign to track the interstellar object zipping through our solar system could help us monitor other hazardous objects in the future.
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Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is about to get very active — Space photo of the week
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is barreling toward its closest point to the sun as perihelion looms on Oct. 29. How different will it look when it reappears on the other side?
Despite viral TikTok theories dubbing it the "Path of Destruction," astronomers confirm that comet 3I/ATLAS is far too distant to cause earthquakes or pose any threat to Earth.
A captivating interstellar wanderer, known as 3I/ATLAS, has become the focal point of global astronomical interest. Researchers are intrigued by its peculiar behavior, notably a tail that shifts direction unexpectedly.
New images reveal the stunning reversal of the interstellar objects “anti-tail” and could be indicative of a “maneuvering” alien craft.
Astronomers observe 3I/ATLAS's tail flip toward and away from the Sun, sparking debate over natural causes or possible artificial control.