JWST Detects Unique Ice Composition on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

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Published: 2026-11-04
Category: science
Source: Mashable
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has observed an unusual water ice composition on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Unlike comets in our solar system, 3I/ATLAS shows a distinct infrared absorption pattern, indicating ice blended with more dust. This discovery offers new insights into the formation of objects originating from other star systems.

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