Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Exhibits Unique Jet Activity and Particle Shedding
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Recent observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reveal a sunward jet with particles larger than typical dust, suggesting the presence of bigger particles than those usually found in comets, which explains the jet's unusual length and collimation.
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