Interstellar Comet '3I/Atlas' Composition Revealed by Scientists

Scientists have conducted a second wave of observations since December 2025, allowing them to better characterize the chemical composition of the interstellar comet '3I/Atlas'. The findings suggest it formed in an extremely cold environment beyond our Solar System.

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Interstellar comet '3I/Atlas' reveals its secrets

The second wave of observations, conducted since December 2025, have allowed scientists to better characterize the chemical composition of this visitor from beyond the Solar System. It is believed to have formed in an extremely cold environment, between 10 and 12 billion years ago.

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