Rare Interstellar Comet Sparks Mystery In Space
• Astronomers are studying the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, which is speeding towards the sun.
• The comet has a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, suggesting it formed near the CO2 ice line.
• The exact origin of the comet remains unknown, making it a subject of ongoing research.
Rare comet approaching sun at high speed
Astronomers are currently captivated by the rare interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, which is rapidly approaching the sun at approximately 130,000 mph. Detailed images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are providing scientists with unprecedented insights into this celestial wanderer, marking only the third confirmed interstellar comet ever observed.
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