Blind date between Mars & 3I/ATLAS: One day you dream that a beautiful star in space is colliding with a comet. As a result, lightning is created all around and the whole universe is emitting a wonderful light. If you have seen this dream, you will not be very wrong. The reason is that space is so mysterious and wonderful that it can do many things on its own accord. A recent scientific report has revealed that the presence of a comet from another universe can be observed very close to Mars. The name of this comet is 3I/ATLAS. Scientists have jokingly called this event as a blind date of Mars. If we usually go to meet someone without talking to them, it is called a blind date. Therefore, scientists have interpreted the meeting of this comet with Mars as a joke. Researchers in different parts of the world are preparing to observe this. This encounter is not only important for space science, but also creates the possibility of uncovering new mysteries in the universe.
What is the 3I/ATLAS comet?
3I/ATLAS is a third cosmic object that does not reside in our space. That is why it is called ‘3I’. The full name of the word ATLAS is – Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System. The presence of third cosmic comets with alien planets has been observed in space before. Notable among them are – ‘Oumuamua’ and ‘2I/Borisov’.
Scientific importance
Many believe that this encounter will be of great importance for space research in the future. It will help scientists know what the material composition of this comet is. Since it is a third cosmic object, it is not usually seen in NASA telescopes. Scientists are also curious to know what kind of gas is emitted from this 3I/ATLAS. Scientists want to know what effect 3I/ATLAS’s gas will have on Mars’ thin atmosphere. Since this comet is interstellar, its analysis will give us a fundamental idea of the world outside the solar system. This encounter is not just a matter of curiosity, but also carries great importance for space research.
Why is Mars special?
Mars has long been a center of special interest for scientists. Because many scientists have entered this planet before to study whether there is life on it. For this reason, it is considered one of the most suitable planets for finding life outside Earth. Various robots, rovers and orbiters have been sent there. As a result, if 3I/ATLAS comes close to Mars, then the robots will also be able to send its images, data and analysis directly. As a result, the distance between the two objects and the nature of cosmic rays caused by the emission of unknown gases will be of special use.
Cosmic Calculations
Scientists are estimating through complex mathematical calculations of the orbit that this comet will pass by Mars in about a month. Scientists are quite concerned about how close the 3I/ATLAS will come to Mars. Because if two different objects collide in space, the sudden and terrible event that will occur can also have an indirect impact on Earth. Therefore, observing this scene from the space station is very important. Many scientists have already made cosmic calculations and found that the position and motion of this comet and Mars are going to be so strange that it is already being called a ‘cosmic coincidence’ event.
Future Impact
If detailed information about 3I/ATLAS can be collected, scientists will be able to estimate how often interstellar traveling objects come to our solar system. It is an integral part of the universe. Since such objects are interstellar, the idea of its chemical composition will be clear. Scientists have been looking for life in cosmic objects other than Earth for a long time. Therefore, this event will help us to know whether life originated on this planet at all.
Conclusion
Hope you have already sat down with a telescope in your hand to have an experience like Halley’s Comet. If you wait a little longer, this “Blind Date” of Mars and 3I/ATLAS is going to happen very soon. Which will give new ideas and directions in space research. This event proves that there are many unknown things in the universe that we cannot even guess from Earth.