BENGALURU: Scientists at Isro’s Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have captured new images and spectra of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it moves out of the inner Solar system after its recent perihelion passage.Using PRL’s 1.2m telescope at Mount Abu, researchers observed the comet between Nov 12 and 15. The images show a near-circular coma, the…
A mysterious image circulating online has renewed worldwide fascination with the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the universe’s rarest celestial visitors. The image, allegedly released by Japan’s space agency, is said to show the most realistic depiction of the comet so far, based on imaging and spectral data. Although its authenticity has not been confirmed…
It seems Halloween had a visitor from beyond our solar system. Astronomers at Arizona’s Lowell Observatory managed to snap what’s believed to be the first optical image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its fiery swing around the Sun — a cosmic trick-or-treater caught on camera by the 4.3-metre Discovery Telescope.Qicheng Zhang, a postdoctoral fellow at…
Comet 3I/ATLAS has fascinated astronomers and space enthusiasts worldwide as it makes its rare journey through our solar system, captivating researchers with its mysterious origin and ancient makeup. Recognised as the third known interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS originates from beyond our Sun, offering a unique glimpse of a visitor from another star system. Unlike typical comets…
3Ai Atlas Interstellar Comet Live Tracker: The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is set to reach its perihelion — the closest point to the Sun — on October 30, 2025, marking the peak of its brightness and activity. At this stage, it will be approximately 1.35 astronomical units (about 125 million miles or 202 million kilometres) from…
