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Scientists Investigate the Green Glow and Trajectory of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science

A new image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows it glowing green due to diatomic carbon, with its tail hidden from view. The comet, possibly the oldest ever observed and only the third interstellar visitor, is undergoing changes as it passes perihelion, providing valuable insights into its composition and origins. Despite some speculation, it is confirmed to be a natural comet from another star system.

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS's Close Solar Pass and Cosmic Transformation

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Avi Loeb – Medium

The article discusses the gravitational lensing effect of the Sun on the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its close approach in October 2025, highlighting its unusual properties and the potential to observe this subtle effect with telescopes, amidst various other anomalies that suggest intriguing, possibly non-natural origins.

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