Tag: C/2025 K1 ATLAS
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Fragments in Stunning Gemini North Images
Overview: A Halting, Brilliant Breakup A routine sky survey turned into a dramatic astronomical moment as Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) visibly fragments in high-resolution footage captured by the Gemini North telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The images reveal glowing fragments drifting away from a shrinking nucleus, a rare and valuable glimpse into the processes that…
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaks apart in incredible telescope photos
Stunning breakup of a recently discovered comet A comet identified early this year, known as C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), has captivated astronomers and skywatchers by breaking apart after its close approach to the Sun. The event, which unfolded rapidly over several days, produced a series of dramatic images that reveal the fragile beauty of a body…
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Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS Breaks Apart: Stunning Telescope Images
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Near-Sun Passage Triggers Dramatic Change The comet designated C/2025 K1, also known as ATLAS, has become a striking example of how fragile icy wanderers can be when they venture close to the Sun. Discovered earlier this year, ATLAS has drawn the attention of astronomers and skywatchers alike as it made a…