Webb Telescope Uncovers Origins of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

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Published: 2026-06-22
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has provided detailed measurements of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing chemical compositions distinct from those found in our solar system's comets. These findings, published in Nature, suggest the comet originated from a distant galaxy. This discovery offers new insights into the early universe and the formation processes of planetary systems.

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