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Interstellar comet, 3I and ATLAS

NASA spacecraft reveal interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brightened rapidly as it swooped behind the sun
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is briefly out of view as it travels around the sun this week, but researchers and amateur astronomers used spacecraft data to track its progress right up until perihelion.
Where is Comet 3I/ATLAS now? Interstellar object 'opens door' in astrophysics
As the third confirmed interstellar object to pass through our solar system, 3I/ATLAS is prime for new discoveries. It was first identified in July and will travel closest to Earth in December.
You won't see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zoom closest to the sun on Oct. 30 — but these spacecraft will
Perihelion for 3I/ATLAS takes place on Oct. 30, when the interstellar interloper will be 1.35 astronomical units (125 million miles, or 202 million kilometers) from the sun. (One
How to spot interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS over California skies
Comet 3I/ATLAS nears the sun Oct. 29. Experts say it's natural, despite viral alien theories. Here's how to see it from California.
Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS heading for the Sun today — how close will it get to Earth?
Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS — which scientists suspect could have extraterrestrial origins — will reach its closest approach to the Sun on October 30.
How to spot interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS over Washington state skies
Comet 3I/ATLAS nears the sun Oct. 29. Experts say it's natural, despite viral alien theories. Here's how to see it from Washington.
3I/ATLAS Nears the Sun: Why NASA Spacecraft Will See What Earth Cannot
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reaches perihelion hidden from Earth's view. Learn why NASA and ESA spacecraft have a front-row seat to study its chemistry.
3I/ATLAS Mystery: Comet 'Spurted Ahead' of Orbit, Erupts From Behind Sun Early
Astronomers are stunned as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS erupts early from behind the Sun, releasing a 10,000 km gas jet and speeding ahead of its predicted orbit.

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