On December 19, it will pass about 270 million kilometers from Earth, about 700 times the average distance between our planet and the moon. Astronomers believe that in a few days the most powerful telescopes will be able to observe it to better understand its structure. However, due to its distance, it is impossible to see it with the naked eye in the sky.
How to Track the Trajectory of 3i / Atlas
So far, the Comet has been holding steady, and everything indicates that this will remain the case as it passes through the solar system. That means anyone can track its trajectory in real time, even without looking directly through a telescope.
Similar websites The sky is alive provide continuous employment of 3I / ATLAS. It shows the distance of the comet from the earth at all times, and the constellation is nearby. We also predict its links in the next few weeks, giving viewers time to prepare. Other sites, such as 3Atlaslive, Use NASA data to generate 2D maps showing their path.
You can also find a live stream on YouTube showing the comet’s passage through the solar system in real time. Actually, this broadcast comes from a simulator created by Nasa as part of the eyes of the solar system project. You can check it out for free, although the agency itself is affected by the ongoing US government shutdown.
The story originally appeared online in Español and has been translated into Spanish.
