Tag: Astronomical Observation
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Stellar Split? Astronomers Report Star Dividing in Two and Rejoining with Cosmic Aftershocks
What the discovery reportedly shows In a development that sounds almost like science fiction, a team of astronomers says they observed a star briefly ripping into two, then remerging in a cataclysmic event that produced a double explosion. The observations, captured across multiple wavelengths and confirmed by independent instruments, have sparked discussions about how such…
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Closest Approach: Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth on Dec. 19
What is 3I/ATLAS? Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the few confirmed visitors from outside our solar system, was first spotted by the ATLAS survey in July. Unlike typical comets that originate from sources within the Sun’s neighborhood, 3I/ATLAS carries material from another star system, offering a rare chance to study cosmic rubble that formed far…
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UN Monitors Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as Close Approach Nears
Global Vigilance as 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth As the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS makes its closest pass by Earth on December 19, scientists and policymakers alike are paying close attention. Not only are major space agencies monitoring the comet’s trajectory, but an international framework housed at the United Nations is also tracking potential implications for planetary defense,…
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3I/ATLAS Turns Blue Near Sun: Interstellar Object Brightens
Overview: An Unexpected Color Shift of an Interstellar Visitor Scientists monitoring the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reported a surprising development as it approached the Sun on October 29, 2025: the object exhibited a distinct blue color and a rapid increase in brightness. This surprising optical behavior by a body traveling through our solar neighborhood has prompted…