Comet Atlas Earth Distance: NASA Predictions
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- * Interstellar Origin: This comet is the third object discovered originating from outside our solar system.
- * A Harvard scientist is investigating whether the comet is a natural comet or a UFO.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS: Key Facts
* Interstellar Origin: This comet is the third object discovered originating from outside our solar system.
* Revelation: it was first reported from a telescope in Chile to the Minor Planet Center. Discovered on July 1, 2025.
* Orbit: Its orbit is hyperbolic (not a closed path around the Sun), confirming its interstellar origin. Tracing the orbit back in time shows it came from beyond our solar system.
* Naming:
* ”3I/ATLAS” – The “3” signifies it’s the third interstellar object discovered.
* “I” indicates its interstellar classification.
* “ATLAS” refers to the survey team that discovered it.
* No Threat to Earth: The comet does not pose a threat to planet Earth.
* Current Research: Astronomers are studying its size adn physical properties.It was best observed with ground-based telescopes until September of this year.
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* A Harvard scientist is investigating whether the comet is a natural comet or a UFO.
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