Scientists Watch Strange Object Morph as It Approaches
Scientists Watch Strange Object Morph as It Approaches
US · Published Sep 9, 2025
Scientists are tracking interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which is nearing Mars.
Initial data suggested high carbon dioxide levels, but new observations reveal a composition similar to typical solar system comets.
This rare interstellar visitor offers insights into cometary evolution and interstellar chemistry.
Scientists monitor interstellar object 3I/ATLAS journey
Scientists are closely monitoring a peculiar celestial object known as 3I/ATLAS as it journeys through our solar system. This interstellar visitor, initially suspected to be exceptionally rich in carbon dioxide, has presented astronomers with a series of surprises. Recent observations from the Gemini South telescope indicate that the object's tail is growing longer, and its composition is more akin to that of typical comets found within our solar system.
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