Archive · 20 Nov 2025
NASA & ISRO Capture Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS; Reveal Distant World Secrets
NASA and ISRO have taken pictures of a special comet called 3I/ATLAS.
This comet comes from far away, not our solar system.
Scientists are studying it to learn about other stars and planets.
It won't come close to Earth and won't hurt us.
It's like a one-time visitor from outer space.
NASA and ISRO release new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar object after 'Oumuamua and Borisov
Scientists study the comet to understand its origin and composition
Comet 3I/ATLAS will not pose a threat to Earth and will not return
It will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, at a distance of 170 million miles
- Who
- NASA, ISRO, astronomers, and scientists
- What
- Studying and capturing images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
- When
- July 1, 2025 (discovery) - ongoing
- Where
- Space, from Earth, Mars, and other spacecraft
- Why
- To learn about the comet's origin, composition, and other distant worlds
Mainstream Scientific View
Unusual Characteristics Hypothesis
Nature of 3I/ATLAS
Mainstream Scientific View
A comet, likely older than our solar system
Unusual Characteristics Hypothesis
Could have unusual characteristics or origins
- Discovery Date
- July 1, 2025
- Closest Approach to Earth
- December 19, 2025, at 170 million miles (275 million km)
- Composition
- Carbon dioxide, water, carbon monoxide, cyanide, nickel
- Status
- On its way out of the solar system
- Estimated Nucleus Size
- Less than 1 km in diameter
Sources
3I/ATLAS images live streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts
ISRO’s Mount Abu telescope capture rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA To Release New Photos Of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS
NASA Releases Stunning New 3I/ATLAS Photos: Rare Interstellar Comet Captured Near Mars
NASA Shares Highly-Anticipated Images Of 3I/ATLAS, Reveals Details Of Mysterious Interstellar Object
3I/ATLAS spotted by 12 NASA spacecraft: What Mars, asteroid and solar missions saw
Indian scientists observe 3I/ATLAS: Behaving like a 'typical' solar system comet
ISRO Captures Rare Close-Up Of Fast-Moving 3I/ATLAS. See Pic
3I/ATLAS: NASA and ISRO capture interstellar comet images; discover what it reveals about distant worlds
Harvard Scientist Questions NASA Images Of 3I/ATLAS: "Nothing More Deceptive Than Obvious Fact"
Close-Up Shots Of Comet From Another Star That Will Never Return To Our Solar System | WATCH
