Prof Brian Cox explains origins of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a 7.5-billion-year-old visitor from the early galaxy, is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the universe's past. Professor Brian Cox marvels at humanity's progress, noting we now photograph such ancient objects from other planets, a stark contrast to just centuries ago when Earth's place in the cosmos was debated. Its unique composition and trajectory provide invaluable insights.

Prof Brian Cox explains origins of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a 7.5-billion-year-old visitor from the early galaxy, is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the universe's past. Professor Brian Cox marvels at humanity's progress, noting we now photograph such ancient objects from other planets, a stark contrast to just centuries ago when Earth's place in the cosmos was debated. Its unique composition and trajectory provide invaluable insights.