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science28 days ago•4 min saved

Physicists Discover Interstellar Message in a Bottle

Scientists have detected water in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using ultraviolet signals captured by NASA's Swift Observatory, marking a significant advancement in understanding the composition of interstellar objects and their similarities to solar system comets, even at distances where water activity was unexpected.

via SciTechDaily|

#3iatlas #interstellar-comet #nasa-swift-observatory

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Water Leak and Mars Observations

A recent study using NASA's Swift Observatory revealed that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is leaking water at a rate comparable to a fire hose, with a surprisingly high surface activity, providing new insights into the chemistry of distant planetary systems and challenging previous assumptions about interstellar objects.

via Space|

#3iatlas #comet-activity #interstellar-comet