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Telescope reveals a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star
Astronomers using the Gemini South telescope in Chile observed that Comet 3I/ATLAS's tail has grown, revealing increased activity and chemistry similar to Solar System comets, officials said.
- Researchers used the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph in Chile to capture images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed example after 1I/′Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov.
- The images show a growing tail and coma of dust and gas around the comet as it speeds towards the sun, becoming more active as it passes through our solar system.
- The observations provide scientific data on the comet's composition and chemistry, allowing insight into worlds beyond our solar system.
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Astronomers and students capture growing tail of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during observing program
Astronomers and students working together through a unique educational initiative have obtained a striking new image of the growing tail of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS. The observations reveal a prominent tail and glowing coma from this rare celestial visitor, while also providing new scientific measurements of its colors and composition.
Telescope reveals growing tail on comet from another star
INQUIRER.net CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Telescope observations reveal a growing tail on the comet that’s visiting from another star. Released Thursday, the pictures taken by the Gemini South telescope in Chile late last month are the most detailed yet of the recently discovered comet. They show a wide coma of dust and gas around the ice ball as it speeds toward the sun, and also a tail that’s more extended than it was in previous shots. These new im…
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Telescope reveals a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star
Telescope observations reveal a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star. Released Thursday, the pictures taken by the Gemini South telescope in Chile are the best yet of the recently discovered comet.
As of September 5 (Vietnam time), the comet named 3I-Atlas from interstellar space is about 384 million km away from Earth and continues to move closer, according to the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
New images have been released of the comet 3I/Atlas, which is visiting our solar system from interstellar space. The new measurements show that the object, which is traveling at great speed, is leaving an ever-increasing trail behind it, AP News reported.
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