Named after the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey that first detected it, 3I/ATLAS includes the “I ...

I/ATLAS is set to reach its closest point to the Sun on Wednesday (October 29), at around 11:47 Universal Time (UT). The ...

The 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet’s size and physical properties are being investigated by astronomers around the world. Viewers can check the 3I/ATLAS positioning through live tracking available online ...

Astronomers have identified Comet 3I/ATLAS as an interstellar object, making it only the third confirmed visitor from outside our solar system, according to NASA.<br /><br />The comet is travelling on ...

The perihelion passage of 3I/ATLAS on October 30 marks a significant moment for astronomers studying interstellar comets. As ...

A recently discovered asteroid roughly the size of a commercial jet will pass within 1 lunar distance of Earth on Sept. 3. Here's how you can watch the build-up to the flyby live online, courtesy of ...

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The comet, called 3I/ATLAS, is the third known interstellar object that has come through our solar system. As it flies deeper ...

Astronomers can usually spot "planet killer" asteroids long before they approach Earth. But what if they can't?

There are many programs that detect near-Earth asteroids as part of countries' planetary defense strategies. In the case of ...