Comet 3I/ATLAS Images: NASA’s Stunning Interstellar Visitor Gallery
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* Comet 3I/ATLAS: This is an interstellar comet – meaning it originated outside our solar system.
* Observations: The comet was observed by multiple sources:
* SOHO Satellite: Captured images of the comet between Oct. 15-26 as it brightened while approaching the sun. SOHO is the longest-serving sun satellite, launched in 1995.
* Perseverance Rover (on Mars): Observed the comet flying by Mars on Oct. 4 while investigating Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life.
* Brightness: The comet was observed to be brightening as it approached the sun.
* Sources: The information comes from NASA and LiveScience.