JOURNAL ARTICLE

A closer look at new interstellar visitor.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 267, n. 3556. P. 9 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilkins, Alex 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which provide insights into its origins from a distant star system. Discovered in July, 3I/ATLAS exhibits characteristics similar to comets in the outer solar system, yet it has a notably high amount of water vapor in its tail, even at significant distances from the sun. Researchers, including those from the University of Barcelona and Auburn University, have utilized various telescopes to analyze the comet's size and composition, suggesting it may originate from an older star system. Upcoming observations from the James Webb Space Telescope are expected to yield further details about the comet's molecular composition as it approaches the sun. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/08, Vol. 267, Issue 3556, p9
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • Accession Number:187289165
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