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Astronomers Detect Exceptionally High "Alcohol" Levels In Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet contains higher levels of this simple alcohol than almost all known comets from our solar system.
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European Space Agency's Spacecraft Captures Close-Up Image Of Interstellar Comet Releasing Dust
A recent image shared by the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) reveals a close-up view of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
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NASA Shares Image Of Young Sun-Like Star Blowing Giant Space Bubble
Due to its young age, the particle winds emanating from HD 61005's surface are much more powerful.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Iris Nebula, A Blue And Pink "Flower" In Space
The Iris Nebula holds special significance for scientists because of its unique colours.
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SPHEREx Captures Dramatic Outburst of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope captured a dramatic outburst from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its close solar flyby in October 2025. Infrared observations in December revealed water vapor, carbon dioxide, methanol, methane, and cyanide erupting from the comet’s nucleus. Scientists say the chemical makeup suggests formation in a relatively warm e...
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NASA’s SPHEREx Spots Interstellar Comet Flaring With Gas and Organic Molecules
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope has observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS unexpectedly brightening as it leaves the solar system. The comet released water vapour, carbon dioxide, and organic compounds months after its closest solar approach. Scientists say the findings provide a rare chemical snapshot of material formed around another star, helping compa...
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NASA’s TESS Captures First Images of Rare Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third such object ever detected. Observations from January 2026 reveal the comet rotates every 15 hours and produces sunlight-driven jets, behaving much like Solar System comets. Scientists say studying 3I/ATLAS may unlock clues about th...
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New Year, New Milestone: Voyager 1 To Reach One Light-Day From Earth In 2026
NASA's Voyager 1, launched in 1977, will reach one light-day from Earth in November 2026, emphasising the immense scale of space.
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Biggest Space Discoveries in 2025: From New Comets and Black Holes to Sign of Life on Mars
The year 2025 proved extraordinary for astronomy, delivering discoveries that stretched from our cosmic backyard to distant galaxies. Scientists tracked Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, while nearby stars like Barnard’s Star and Alpha Centauri revealed new planetary companions. On Mars, strange “leopard spots” raised ...
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Rare Wobbling Jets in Sun-Facing Anti-Tail
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals rare wobbling jets in its sun-facing anti-tail, stretching over 620,000 miles. Observed from July to September 2025, the jets indicate the comet’s icy core rotates once every 15.5 hours. As only the third interstellar object known, 3I/ATLAS provides unique insights into cometary behaviour and formation in dista...
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Astronomers Detect Exceptionally High "Alcohol" Levels In Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet contains higher levels of this simple alcohol than almost all known comets from our solar system.
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European Space Agency's Spacecraft Captures Close-Up Image Of Interstellar Comet Releasing Dust
A recent image shared by the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) reveals a close-up view of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
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NASA Shares Image Of Young Sun-Like Star Blowing Giant Space Bubble
Due to its young age, the particle winds emanating from HD 61005's surface are much more powerful.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Iris Nebula, A Blue And Pink "Flower" In Space
The Iris Nebula holds special significance for scientists because of its unique colours.
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SPHEREx Captures Dramatic Outburst of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope captured a dramatic outburst from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its close solar flyby in October 2025. Infrared observations in December revealed water vapor, carbon dioxide, methanol, methane, and cyanide erupting from the comet’s nucleus. Scientists say the chemical makeup suggests formation in a relatively warm e...
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NASA’s SPHEREx Spots Interstellar Comet Flaring With Gas and Organic Molecules
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope has observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS unexpectedly brightening as it leaves the solar system. The comet released water vapour, carbon dioxide, and organic compounds months after its closest solar approach. Scientists say the findings provide a rare chemical snapshot of material formed around another star, helping compa...
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NASA’s TESS Captures First Images of Rare Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third such object ever detected. Observations from January 2026 reveal the comet rotates every 15 hours and produces sunlight-driven jets, behaving much like Solar System comets. Scientists say studying 3I/ATLAS may unlock clues about th...
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New Year, New Milestone: Voyager 1 To Reach One Light-Day From Earth In 2026
NASA's Voyager 1, launched in 1977, will reach one light-day from Earth in November 2026, emphasising the immense scale of space.
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Biggest Space Discoveries in 2025: From New Comets and Black Holes to Sign of Life on Mars
The year 2025 proved extraordinary for astronomy, delivering discoveries that stretched from our cosmic backyard to distant galaxies. Scientists tracked Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, while nearby stars like Barnard’s Star and Alpha Centauri revealed new planetary companions. On Mars, strange “leopard spots” raised ...
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Rare Wobbling Jets in Sun-Facing Anti-Tail
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals rare wobbling jets in its sun-facing anti-tail, stretching over 620,000 miles. Observed from July to September 2025, the jets indicate the comet’s icy core rotates once every 15.5 hours. As only the third interstellar object known, 3I/ATLAS provides unique insights into cometary behaviour and formation in dista...
