Tag: telescope observations
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Asteroid? Actually Comet 3I/ATLAS Reappears: Rare First Images From Interstellar Visitor
Introduction: A Rare Return of an Interstellar Visitor In a milestone for both planetary science and amateur astronomy, Comet 3I/ATLAS has reappeared from behind the Sun, delivering what appears to be the first optical observations since it slipped from view. This interstellar visitor, first spotted in 2017, continues to intrigue researchers who study the swarm…
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Baby Exoplanet Born in Ring Gap: Direct View of Planet Formation
Overview: A New Window into Planet Formation A remarkable image from two of the world’s leading telescopes offers a rare snapshot of planet formation in progress. A young gas giant named WISPIT 2b has been captured nestled within a gap of the dusty protoplanetary disk that surrounds its parent star, WISPIT 2. The newborn planet…