Preview: This file contains a conversation between John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman about 3i Atlas, the third interstellar object discovered. Bob Zimmerman explains that 3i Atlas is a comet originatin

Preview: This file contains a conversation between John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman about 3i Atlas, the third interstellar object discovered. Bob Zimmerman explains that 3i Atlas is a comet originating from another solar system, currently moving quickly through our solar system and expected to leave soon. Telescopes worldwide are observing it, including the Gemini South telescope in Chile, which captured new images showing its tail is growing. Despite its interstellar origin, Bob Zimmerman reports that its characteristics are largely comparable to other comets known to us, though some components like its carbon dioxide coma and water nucleus are somewhat unique. He has posted more information about this comet on "Behind the Black". 1958