NASA is set to host a live event featuring stunning images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The event will take place at 3 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 19, at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Navigating the Cosmos: Comet 3I/ATLAS
Comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered on July 1, is notable for being the third object recognized as entering our solar system from another galaxy. Fortunately, it poses no threat to Earth, with its closest approach being 170 million miles away. However, it did pass within 19 million miles of Mars in early October.
Live Event Details
The live event will be accessible through multiple platforms, including NASA+, the NASA app, the official website, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. Key speakers for the event will include:
- Amit Kshatriya, NASA Associate Administrator
- Nicky Fox, Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate
- Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Acting Director, Astrophysics Division
- Tom Statler, Lead Scientist for Solar System Small Bodies
How to Participate
Media representatives interested in attending the NASA Live event must provide their full name, media affiliation, email, and phone number two hours prior to the event. This information should be sent to Molly Wasser at the provided email address.
Additionally, the public can engage by submitting questions via social media using the hashtag #AskNASA. Selected questions may be addressed in real-time during the broadcast.
Observation Capabilities
Nasa’s extensive scientific assets, including spacecraft and ground-based observatories, allow researchers to monitor 3I/ATLAS throughout its journey. This capability enables scientists to study the comet’s behavior with a range of instruments from various angles.
Further Information
For those seeking more information on comet 3I/ATLAS, visit the NASA website dedicated to the subject.
