Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Shows Unexpected Changes and Mysteries

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Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS suggest it has lost over 13% of its mass during its close approach to the Sun, experienced course changes, and exhibited unusual behaviors, providing valuable insights into interstellar objects and cometary physics.
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