Ideal observation conditions for JUICE
Ideal observation conditions for JUICE
From autumn 2025 onwards, 3I/ATLAS could no longer be observed from Earth on its journey around the Sun – precisely during the comet's most active and scientifically interesting perihelion phase, near the Sun. However, the JUICE probe had a clear view of 3I/ATLAS from its position on the far side of the Sun, roughly aligned with Venus's orbit. JUICE's operational plan did not actually include any scientific activities during the interplanetary journey to the Jupiter system, but the project team was able to swiftly devise an observation campaign for various instruments on board, including the JANUS camera system.
