Deep imaging of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has uncovered a mysterious teardrop-shaped tail and surprising gas compositions that challenge our understanding of comets. As it approaches the Sun, new revelations may soon emerge.
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.
Get ready for the Lyrids meteor shower! Starting April 17, sky-gazers can expect up to 18 meteors per hour peaking Monday night. Don't miss this celestial spectacle, despite the moonlight challenges!
Get ready for a spectacular planetary parade as seven planets align in the sky from February 23-25. Learn how to identify celestial objects with the help of planetarium apps and telescopes.
NASA has chosen SpaceX to provide launch services for the NEO Surveyor mission, aimed at detecting and observing asteroids and comets that could pose a threat to Earth. Learn more about this crucial planetary defense initiative.
