Hey space fans! Earlier this week, NASA dropped brand-new images of comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar wanderer probably older than our solar system 🌌✨. First spotted in July by an Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile, this icy traveler is only the third object from beyond our cosmic neighborhood to zoom through our solar system.
What makes 3I/ATLAS so cool?
- Unusual path: It came in fast from parts unknown 🚀
- Historic trio: Joins 1I/'Oumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov (2019) as interstellar visitors
- Confirmed comet: Astronomers say it’s full of ice and dust, not a UFO alien spaceship 👽🚫
NASA also used these fresh snapshots to squash any alien rumors. Scientists confirm 3I/ATLAS is a naturally occurring comet, not a probe from another civilization. It’s amazing what telescopes and careful analysis can reveal! 🔭🛰️
So keep your eyes on the skies: this icy interloper reminds us how much more there is to explore beyond our solar system. Who knows what other cosmic surprises await? 🌠
Stay tuned for more space news and keep looking up! 🚀
Reference(s):
NASA releases images of comet 3I/ATLAS, rejects 'alien rumors'
cgtn.com
