Scientists tracking ‘interstellar’ object that has come to us from another solar system - Scientists are using telescopes around the world to confirm the findings

The object gained an official name, C/2025 N1 or 3I/ATLAS, on Wednesday. Moving at a record-setting speed for an interstellar visitor, it is travelling along a curve but not in a closed loop – confirmation of its origins outside the Solar System. It will zoom past our Sun without being captured by its gravity.

The object, 3I/ATLAS, was discovered several days ago and is only the third interstellar visitor to be identified You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.