Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
3I/ATLAS is now passing near Jupiter — but did its trajectory actually change?
In this video, I explain the latest discussion around the interstellar comet **3I/ATLAS**, including recent comments from Harvard astrophysicist **Avi Loeb** about small trajectory deviations caused by cometary jets. Some reports suggested the object might be “going sideways,” but what does the data actually show?
I’ll break down:
• What happens when an interstellar object passes near **Jupiter’s gravity**
• Whether the comet’s **course really changed**
• The role of **outgassing jets** and how they can slightly alter a comet’s motion
• Why this event is scientifically important even if the changes are very small
• And why this is **just the beginning of the story**
With powerful new telescopes like the **Vera C. Rubin Observatory** coming online, astronomers expect to detect **many more interstellar visitors** in the coming years. Each one gives us a rare opportunity to study material from other planetary systems.
In this video, I also show images I captured and explain why scientists around the world are paying close attention to objects like 3I/ATLAS.
We may be entering a new era of discovery where **interstellar objects become common targets for observation — and perhaps even future missions.**
The story of 3I/ATLAS may only be the first chapter.
If you enjoy astronomy, astrophotography, and real observations of the night sky, consider subscribing to follow along as we explore these discoveries together.
Clear skies!
#InterstellarObject #Comet3I #Jupiter #Astronomy #Astrophotography
3I/ATLAS is now passing near Jupiter — but did its trajectory actually change?
In this video, I explain the latest discussion around the interstellar comet **3I/ATLAS**, including recent comments from Harvard astrophysicist **Avi Loeb** about small trajectory deviations caused by cometary jets. Some reports suggested the object might be “going sideways,” but what does the data actually show?
I’ll break down:
• What happens when an interstellar object passes near **Jupiter’s gravity**
• Whether the comet’s **course really changed**
• The role of **outgassing jets** and how they can slightly alter a comet’s motion
• Why this event is scientifically important even if the changes are very small
• And why this is **just the beginning of the story**
With powerful new telescopes like the **Vera C. Rubin Observatory** coming online, astronomers expect to detect **many more interstellar visitors** in the coming years. Each one gives us a rare opportunity to study material from other planetary systems.
In this video, I also show images I captured and explain why scientists around the world are paying close attention to objects like 3I/ATLAS.
We may be entering a new era of discovery where **interstellar objects become common targets for observation — and perhaps even future missions.**
The story of 3I/ATLAS may only be the first chapter.
If you enjoy astronomy, astrophotography, and real observations of the night sky, consider subscribing to follow along as we explore these discoveries together.
Clear skies!
#InterstellarObject #Comet3I #Jupiter #Astronomy #Astrophotography
