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There’s another comet ATLAS in our solar system—it just turned gold after a dangerous dance with the sun

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There’s another comet ATLAS in our solar system—it just turned gold after a dangerous dance with the sun

Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links to our articles. New images of ATLAS’ “other” Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) show it taking on a golden glow as it passes closest to the Sun. And scientists aren’t quite sure why. . | Credit: Dan Bartlett New photos … Read more

Astronomers confirm the presence of water in the interstellar comet 3i/atlas

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Astronomers confirm the presence of water in the interstellar comet 3i/atlas

For millions of years, the frozen traveler was silent through the stars, carrying secrets from another world. This summer, that interstellar visitor, now known as 3i/Atlas, passed through our solar system, only the third interstellar object that is known. When astronomers at the University of Aubrus taught NASA Neil Gehrels High Observatory, they uncovered something … Read more