Qicheng Zhang used the Lowell Observatory to observe comet 3I/ATLAS in all of its green glory. (Image credit: Qicheng Zhang/Lowell Observatory) A new image of comet 3I/ATLAS has …
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On December 19, it will pass about 270 million kilometers from Earth, almost 700 times the average distance between our planet and the moon. Astronomers believe that for …
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‘Interstellar visitor’ 3I/ATLAS may have changed color behind the sun
by eNewsBlogby eNewsBlogInterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be developing a blueish hue after undergoing a rapid and unexpected brightening event while hidden behind the sun, new observations reveal. This is the …
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Astronomer reveals first look at Comet 3I/ATLAS as it reappears from far side of the sun
by eNewsBlogby eNewsBlogComet 3I/ATLAS is the bright white dot in the center of the image, while the dot above it is a star that appears distorted because of the comet’s …