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Rare Interstellar Comet Spotted for only the Third Time in Recorded History
James Webb Space Telescope

Rare Interstellar Comet Spotted for only the Third Time in Recorded History

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This would be only the third interstellar comet ever recorded – and the first time images are spotted.See the Story
The Tail of Comet ATLAS Is Backwards
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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 …See the Story
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