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Interstellar Objects Comparisonimage3840x2160
Interstellar Objects Comparison
NASA Scientific Visualization Studio8/25/2025

Visual comparison infographic showing 3I/ATLAS alongside 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, highlighting similarities and differences.

Credit: NASA/JPL Scientific Visualization Studio

First Detection by ATLAS Surveyimage2048x2048
First Detection by ATLAS Survey
ATLAS Survey7/1/2025

The initial discovery image showing 3I/ATLAS as a faint dot against the star field, marking humanity's first glimpse of this interstellar visitor.

Credit: ATLAS/University of Hawaii

Hubble Space Telescope Close-upimage4096x4096
Hubble Space Telescope Close-up
Hubble Space Telescope8/15/2025

High-resolution image from Hubble revealing the comet's nucleus structure and developing coma as it approaches the inner solar system.

Credit: NASA/ESA/STScI

Spectroscopic Composition Analysisimage2048x1536
Spectroscopic Composition Analysis
ESO Very Large Telescope8/20/2025

Detailed spectrum showing molecular signatures including CO2, H2O, and other compounds in the comet's coma, revealing its interstellar origin.

Credit: ESO/VLT Observatory

Hyperbolic Trajectory Animation
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Hyperbolic Trajectory Animation
JPL Visualization Team7/15/2025

Computer simulation showing 3I/ATLAS's complete journey through our solar system, demonstrating its hyperbolic orbit and interstellar origin.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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Interstellar Objects Comparisonimage3840x2160
Interstellar Objects Comparison
NASA Scientific Visualization StudioAugust 25, 2025

Visual comparison infographic showing 3I/ATLAS alongside 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, highlighting similarities and differences.

Credit: NASA/JPL Scientific Visualization Studio

First Detection by ATLAS Survey
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First Detection by ATLAS Survey
ATLAS SurveyJuly 1, 2025

The initial discovery image showing 3I/ATLAS as a faint dot against the star field, marking humanity's first glimpse of this interstellar visitor.

Credit: ATLAS/University of Hawaii

Hubble Space Telescope Close-up
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image4096x4096
Hubble Space Telescope Close-up
Hubble Space TelescopeAugust 15, 2025

High-resolution image from Hubble revealing the comet's nucleus structure and developing coma as it approaches the inner solar system.

Credit: NASA/ESA/STScI

Spectroscopic Composition Analysisimage2048x1536
Spectroscopic Composition Analysis
ESO Very Large TelescopeAugust 20, 2025

Detailed spectrum showing molecular signatures including CO2, H2O, and other compounds in the comet's coma, revealing its interstellar origin.

Credit: ESO/VLT Observatory

Hyperbolic Trajectory Animation
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video2:30
Hyperbolic Trajectory Animation
JPL Visualization TeamJuly 15, 2025

Computer simulation showing 3I/ATLAS's complete journey through our solar system, demonstrating its hyperbolic orbit and interstellar origin.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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First High-Resolution Images of 3I/ATLAS Released
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Sep 17
First High-Resolution Images of 3I/ATLAS Released
Stunning new images from the Hubble Space Telescope reveal unprecedented detail of the interstellar comet's nucleus and coma structure.
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