Astronomers have successfully captured images of the rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it sped past Mars. This remarkable event, observed by ESA's Mars orbiters, reveals insights into the comet's ancient origins and massive size.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured its first images of comet 3I/ATLAS, the oldest comet discovered, originating from a region of the Milky Way that predates our solar system. Astronomers are excited to study this interstellar visitor.