Tag: exoplanetary science
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Rare Cosmic Double Collision: Scientists Witness Unprecedented Event Near Eye of Sauron Star
Introduction: A Nearby Wondrous Skyshow Astronomers surveying a star system nicknamed the Eye of Sauron, just 25 light-years from Earth, have observed something entirely unexpected: the violent aftermath of not one, but two distinct collisions between rocky planetary building blocks. This rare sequence offers a unique glimpse into how planetary systems may assemble their worlds,…
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3I/ATLAS Interstellar Comet: NASA Facts and Findings
Introduction: A rare visitor from beyond the solar system Comet 3I/ATLAS, often simply called 3I/ATLAS, marked a rare moment in astronomical history. It was the third object observed to travel through our solar system from interstellar space, a sign that the cosmos constantly sends travelers from other stellar nurseries. NASA and other space agencies studied…
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ESA Captures Rare Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Whizzing Past Mars in Stunning Images
Interstellar Visitor Makes a Dramatic Mars Flyby A rare celestial event unfolded as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hurtled past Mars, offering scientists a glimpse into material that originated outside our solar system. The unusual sighting was documented by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and the Mars Express spacecraft, marking only the…