Tag: cosmic origins
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Why interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS’ close Earth approach is an early Christmas gift for astronomers
Introduction: A rare visitor from beyond our solar system In the pantheon of celestial surprises, few events spark as much wonder as an interstellar object slipping through our cosmic neighborhood. Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar visitor to our solar system, offered scientists an unprecedented close approach to Earth. For astronomers—whether seasoned researchers or enthusiastic…
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Turns Green as It Nears Earth, Revealing Its Interstellar Origins
Introduction: An Interstellar Visitor Brightens Comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the most notable interstellar visitors in recent memory, has begun to brighten as it approaches Earth. Observers around the globe are reporting a faint but distinct greenish hue in its coma, a color change that scientists are now attributing to the vaporization of ice and dust…