The astronomical community is facing a remarkable scientific phenomenon, as on July 1, 2025, the ATLAS telescope registered an exceptional cosmic traveler with a hyperbolic trajectory. Comet 3I/ATLAS ranks as the third documented interstellar guest after predecessors 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov.
The celestial object is moving at an impressive speed of 59 kilometers per second, with its orbital dynamics predicting maximum approach to the Sun in October. Its trajectory guarantees a safe distance of about 150 million miles from planet Earth, which eliminates any potential risks.
Scientific experts define 3I/ATLAS as significantly more voluminous compared to previous interstellar visitors, with a high probability of greater ice content. An international consortium of astronomers is concentrating research efforts on a detailed study of its gas-dust envelope and spectral characteristics by the end of September.
The exceptional value of such cosmic objects lies in their ability to reveal the chemical composition of alien stellar systems. Current measurements categorically confirm the absence of threat, transforming 3I/ATLAS into a global scientific interest that unites professional researchers and amateur astronomers in an unprecedented collaborative observation.