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Was a new comet found?

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Astronomers in Hawaii have discovered a new interstellar comet named 3I/ATLAS, marking only the third such object ever found. The comet, first detected near Jupiter, is relatively large and appears red, suggesting organic material. Scientists are eager to study its chemistry as it approaches the sun.

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Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS

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  • Astronomers in Hawaii identified a new interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS. 14s
  • 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object ever discovered. 41s
  • The comet is relatively large, possibly up to 20 kilometers in diameter, and appears red, indicating organic material. 1m 28s
  • Scientists hope to study the comet's chemistry to learn about planet formation in other solar systems. 1m 56s
  • Karen Meech led the team that captured the first close-up image of 3I/ATLAS. 2m 5s
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Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS
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CBC News
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Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS

A new interstellar comet named 3I/ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in Hawaii.

Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS
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CBC News
9 hours ago
Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS

This is only the third interstellar object ever discovered, and it is a leftover from planet and star formation in another solar system.

Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS
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CBC News
9 hours ago
Astronomers capture image of new comet 3I/ATLAS

The comet could be as large as 20 kilometers in diameter and appears red, likely covered in organic materials.

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