Live: 3I/ATLAS Getting Closer to Earth

Описание: Comet 3I/ATLAS will be closest to Earth on December 19, 2025, at a distance of approximately 269 million kilometers (\(1.798\) AU).

Key characteristics and behaviors:

Origin: It is an interstellar object, meaning it originated from another star system.

Activity: Its activity was unusual, with delayed outgassing and a high ratio of carbon dioxide to water vapor, which is more typical of comets far from the Sun.

Appearance: Observations revealed it glowed green, which is a phenomenon not yet fully explained and may hint at a unique composition or formation history.

Trajectory: It is on a hyperbolic orbit, so it will continue on its path out of the solar system and is not a threat to Earth.

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Rig 1 (Texas - Starfront Observatories)

Imaging Telescope:
Celestron RASA 8-inch

Imaging Camera:
ZWO ASI533MC

Focuser:
Celestron Focus Motor

Filter:
UV/IR

Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pros