He Comet 3i/Atlaswho travels from interstellar space, resisted without visible damage A powerful Solar storm While crossing the solar system, a fact that surprised astronomers and Raise new questions about its structure and composition.

This solar phenomenon, known as coronal mass ejectionusually affect satellites and telecommunications. He has also fragmented space bodies, such as asteroids and other comets. However, 3i/Atlas showed no signs of erosion or fractures after collision.

According to the Gizmodo portal, the storm occurred in September 2025when a solar explosion reached the comet. Despite the impact, the object maintained its shape and speed, which differentiates it from other similar bodies.

This behavior led scientists to develop Three hypothesis. The first proposes that the Code core would be composed of high density materials. Another possibility is that he has a protective cortex that works as a natural shield. A third theory suggests that it has internal mechanisms that They redistribute the energy of solar impact.

The finding opens new research routes. Understanding how an object resists such intense solar radiation could allow Development of advanced materials for space missions. In addition, it would offer clues about the formation of planets in extreme conditions.

Some sectors have also resumed the debate on the possible presence of non -natural components in interstellar objectsalthough the NASA has already dismissed that theory.

The Cameta 3i/Atlas road for the Solar System

He Interesting 3I/Atlas comet entered the solar system to a 58 km/s speed (208,800 km/h)which made it the fastest interstellar object ever registered.

He perihelio or point closest to the sun will occur October 29, 2025when it will cross the area between the orbits of the Earth and Mars. After surrounding the sun, will leave the solar system definitelyreturning to interstellar space.

Before that moment, the October 3the comet will go to 30 million kilometers of Marsa distance close enough for probes and telescopes on the red planet to observe it in detail.

During October, the comet will remain hidden to terrestrial telescopes Due to its proximity to the Sun. It is expected to reappear at the beginning of December 2025, while definitely moved away.

The finding of the comet and its interstellar origin

3I/Atlas was discovered on July 1, 2025 by the ATLAS system (Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System). The detection was performed from the station located in Hurtado River, Chile.

The name 3i/Atlas indicates that it is about Third interstellar object registered, after ‘Oumuamua (1i) and 2i/Borísov. His hyperbolic trajectory confirms that It does not come from the solar systembut of regions beyond its gravitational influence.

The analysis of its composition could reveal older materials than the sun itselfwhich offers a unique opportunity to understand the origins of other star systems.

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