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The Tail of Comet ATLAS Is Backwards
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When astronomers spotted 3I/ATLAS in July 2025, they did not know that previous data already existed. The TESS satellite, designed to observe stars and exoplanets,...
The Tail of Comet ATLAS is Backwards
Aug. 25, 2025 (Spaceweather.com) — In July, when astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to photograph 3I/ATLAS, they had a “Eureka!” moment. The mysterious interstellar visitor had a fuzzy atmosphere and a growing tail. Clearly, it was a comet. However, something was not quite right. Take a look, and see if you can spot the problem: The tail of 3I/ATLAS points almost straight toward the sun. Normally, comet dust tails are pushed away from …
Experts are taking advantage of the fact that the object is currently visible through telescopes until the end of September. Then it will pass too close to the Sun, so we will not be able to observe it from Earth, and it should reappear in early December. In mid-2026, it will finally disappear from our solar system. Scientists have only a limited time to collect as much data as possible about the rare visitor - about its origin, size, physical p…
Explore the Agron Portal and keep up-to-date on agriculture, science and economy. Discover the knowledge that stimulates its success! The 3I/ATLAS comet attracts astronomers to emit dust towards the Sun, rare behavior and opposite to the expected. In addition, it is impressed by the speed of 58 km/s, the good of the previous interested visitors. The post Cometa 3I/ATLAS – The interesting visitor with foreign behavior appeared first on Agronogcio…
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