AN ALIEN COMET VISITS THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 9. P. 23 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: ZHAO, CELINA 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the detection of a new interstellar object, designated 3I/ATLAS, which is a comet entering the solar system. Discovered by a survey telescope in Chile on July 1, it is believed to have origins from the thick disk of the Milky Way, potentially making it over 7 billion years old, older than the solar system itself. Astronomers are excited about the opportunity to observe 3I/ATLAS as it approaches the sun, which will allow them to gather data on its composition and confirm its age and origin. This comet is expected to be visible from Earth until early 2026, providing a rare chance to study material from another solar system. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Science News. 2025/09, Vol. 207, Issue 9, p23
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:187184920
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