Introduction
Space is buzzing with stories—from a comet arriving from interstellar depths to satellites mapping solar storms and telescopes set to film the universe in time‑lapse. These discoveries matter deeply. But here at Skylit Studio, we believe the most personal stories happen beneath the same night sky.
3I/ATLAS – The Interstellar Visitor
Discovery & Speed
3I/ATLAS was spotted on 1 July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile. Moving at ~58 km/s on a hyperbolic path, it’s only the third confirmed interstellar object.
Composition & Trajectory
Its coma contains abundant water‑ice and silicate dust—observed by ATLAS, ZTF and the Rubin Observatory. With perihelion set for October at ~1.36 AU, telescopes including Hubble and JWST will capture its passing in fine detail.

Credit: ATLAS/University of Hawaii/NASA
NASA’s TRACERS Mission – Space Weather Mapping
Mission Goals & Technology
Launched 22 July 2025 on a Falcon 9, TRACERS involves two satellites flying through Earth’s polar cusps to study magnetic reconnection and solar‑wind interactions.

Magnetic Reconnection Explained
Magnetic reconnection occurs when solar‑charged particles enter Earth’s field—triggering auroras and geomagnetic storms. TRACERS data will refine models to protect satellites and power infrastructure.
Vera Rubin Observatory & LSST Transformation
World’s Biggest Digital Camera
Atop Cerro Pachón in Chile, Rubin’s 3,200‑megapixel camera is the heart of LSST, scanning the Southern sky every few nights.
Survey Scope & Cadence
Rubin will discover millions of asteroids, track supernovae and hunt dark matter. Its survey may even locate evidence of hypothesised Planet Nine.

(Image credit: Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Horálek (Institute of Physics in Opava))
“The universe speaks through comets, storms and starfields—but your personal moments under the sky deserve to be captured too.”

Skylit Studio Reflection
At Skylit Studio, our maps celebrate your stories. Whether it’s watching a comet streak past, marking the Moon’s phase at your baby’s birth, or gazing at Venus on your anniversary night, we turn emotional memories into celestial art.
This Reflection always focuses on the life stories of our customers—not the science behind the discoveries. Because your moments outshine any cosmic event. 💫
How to Create Your Star or Moon Map
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Conclusion
From cosmic visitors to solar storms and sweeping sky surveys—these discoveries ignite wonder. But your own life stories under the stars bring meaning. Let Skylit Studio help you map them forever.