Telescope has just CONFIRMED that 3I/ATLAS is on a direct collision course with Mars. Scientists are stunned, and the world is watching
🔭 What We Know About 3I/ATLAS
Interstellar Comet:
3I/ATLAS is the third known interstellar object after ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov.
It follows a hyperbolic orbit, meaning it is just pᴀssing through the solar system and is not gravitationally bound.
Observations:
Astronomers have observed a coma and tail, typical of a comet, caused by sublimating ices.
Its trajectory has been carefully tracked using ground-based telescopes and space observatories.
Collision Risk:
No NASA or JWST data suggests any collision with Mars.
Current orbital calculations show 3I/ATLAS will pᴀss safely through the solar system.
⚠️ Why the Headlines Are Misleading
Viral posts claiming a collision are often clickbait or sensationalized versions of orbit projections.
JWST observes infrared light and studies composition and structure, not direct collision warnings.
Space objects’ positions and trajectories are well-monitored, and scientists report any credible planetary threat immediately.
