Spectral data visualization of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Emits Gas at Unexpectedly Slow Rate

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New spectral data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope in Texas reveal that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is releasing gas at a surprisingly slow pace. This comet is only the third interstellar object ever observed, with gas traced out to over 85,000 km from its nucleus.

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