Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4

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Is our solar system being visited by a messenger from another star, or is it just a cosmic coincidence? We're talking about an object faster and older than anything we've ever seen before, and one top scientist thinks it could be alien technology. Welcome to "THRILLING THREADS," where we track the most thrilling stories in astronomy and astrophysics. In this episode, we're giving you the ultimate update on Comet 3I/ATLAS, the mysterious interstellar visitor that has the scientific world buzzing. We'll break down stunning new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble, revealing the comet's bizarre composition—including traces of cyanide—and what makes it so different from 'Oumuamua. Join us as we dive headfirst into the most electrifying debate in modern space science: Harvard's Avi Loeb has reignited his extraterrestrial intelligence hypothesis for this object, but other scientists are pushing back hard. We'll explore both sides of this incredible story, separating the hard facts from the thrilling fiction. Plus, find out why this cosmic guest is about to play a game of hide-and-seek behind the sun, and what astronomers hope to find when it re-emerges. This isn't just another dry space news report; it's a gripping, engaging, and shareable deep dive into a real-life cosmic mystery that challenges everything we think we know about our place in the universe. Don't get left behind on this incredible journey! Subscribe to "Cosmic Controversies" now to follow the Comet 3I/ATLAS saga and share this episode with anyone who's ever looked up at the stars and wondered, "Are we alone?"

NASA prepares for a rare cosmic event as interstellar comet 3i/Atlas passes close to Mars. Spacecraft and orbiters ready for groundbreaking observations.

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A team of astronomers has taken the sharpest-ever picture of the unexpected interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using the crisp vision of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble is one of many missions across NASA's fleet of space telescopes slated to observe this comet, together providing more information about its size and physical properties. While the comet poses no threat to Earth, NASA's space telescopes help support the agency's ongoing mission to find, track, and better understand near-Earth objects.

The Unexpected Visitor In recent years, interstellar objects like ʻOumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov (2019) have captivated astronomers. These cosmic wanderers are rare, fleeting glimpses of matter from ...