Atlas articles
What defines the orbital path of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS?
What system first spotted 3I/ATLAS in 2019?
What unusual jet pattern was observed regarding 3I/ATLAS's outgassing?
Which object is the second confirmed interstellar visitor besides 'Oumuamua and 3I/ATLAS?
What does 3I/ATLAS's hyperbolic path confirm about its origin?
Why was the initial classification of 3I/ATLAS potentially questioned?
Around December 19th, how close did 3I/ATLAS pass Earth?
What activity confirmed 3I/ATLAS's classification as a true comet?
What primary observation marker is associated with 'Oumuamua?
What conclusion is suggested by detecting three interstellar objects quickly?
What does the Roman numeral 'I' in the designation 3I/ATLAS indicate?
On what specific date did Comet 3I/ATLAS reach its nearest point to Earth?
Where did Comet 3I/ATLAS originate?
Which NASA probe was actively observing 3I/ATLAS on the day of its closest approach?
What is the characteristic of Comet 3I/ATLAS's trajectory that defines its singular viewing opportunity relative to Earth?
According to general viewing advice, what environmental factor is considered paramount for seeing a comet's diffuse glow?
What specific equipment is frequently recommended to help observers resolve faint details or the coma of a comet like 3I/ATLAS?
How does the visibility window of 3I/ATLAS compare to that of a typical long-period Oort Cloud comet?
Besides distance from Earth, what two primary inherent properties of the comet itself determine its apparent brightness?
What factor causes the specific recommended viewing time (e.g., pre-dawn east vs. post-sunset west) to vary regionally for Comet 3I/ATLAS?
What does the Roman numeral 'I' in 3I/ATLAS signify about its origin?
Where was Comet 3I/ATLAS initially sighted by the ATLAS survey telescope?
What type of trajectory is Comet 3I/ATLAS currently following through our celestial neighborhood?
What unusual gas ratio was observed in Comet ATLAS during its inward path compared to native solar system comets?
What was the approximate visual magnitude of Comet 3I/ATLAS when it was closest to Earth?
What technique is suggested for visual observers to help the faint coma of a diffuse object stand out?
Where was the comet primarily situated constellation-wise as it reached its closest approach to Earth?
Which software tool uses augmented reality to overlay the comet’s real-time position onto the night sky view?
Which reference star is mentioned as a good starting point for locating the comet within Leo?