Tag: Darryl Seligman
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Why Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS’ Close Earth Approach Is an Early Christmas Gift for Astronomers
Introduction: A Cosmic Visitor Comes Close In a moment that felt like a holiday gift from the cosmos, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS swung past Earth, offering astronomers a rare, high-quality opportunity to study a body that formed around another star. As the third confirmed interstellar visitor to our solar system, 3I/ATLAS is more than a…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Christmas Gift for Astronomers
Overview: A Rare Visitor from Beyond Our Solar System In late 2023 and continuing into 2024, astronomers around the world watched with a mix of excitement and scientific rigor as the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a close approach to Earth. Originating from outside our solar system, 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object to…