中文翻譯:
在遙遠的星空中，有一顆來自外太空的特別彗星，叫做3I/ATLAS。這顆彗星像其他的彗星一樣，周圍有一圈氣體，讓它看起來像個大雪球，正快速掠過我們的太陽系。在一張地圖上，這顆彗星的飛行路徑用白色標示出來，而木星、火星和地球的軌道則用金色、紅色和藍色標示出來。目前，彗星3I/ATLAS大約在木星的距離處，但它正在越來越接近，預計在十月底時會經過火星的附近。雖然它要經過火星和木星，但幸運的是，它不會太靠近地球。我們還不知道這顆彗星的來源是什麼，雖然它目前的活動看起來像是正常的彗星，未來的觀測會幫助我們更了解3I/ATLAS的成分和特性哦！
原文:
It came from outer space. An object from outside our Solar System is now passing through at high speed. Classified as a comet because of its gaseous coma, 3I/ATLAS is only the third identified macroscopic object as being so alien. The comet’s trajectory is shown in white on the featured map, where the orbits of Jupiter, Mars, and Earth are shown in gold, red, and blue. Currently Comet 3I/ATLAS is about the distance of Jupiter from the Sun — but closing, with its closest approach to our Sun expected to be within the orbit of Mars in late October. Expected to pass near both Mars and Jupiter, 3I/ATLAS is not expected to pass close to the Earth. The origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS remains unknown. Although initial activity indicates a relatively normal comet, future observations about 3I/ATLAS’ composition and nature will surely continue. Piece it All Together: Astronomy Puzzle of the Day
來源:NASA每日圖片
