A new image of comet 3I/ATLAS reveals a growing tail and glowing coma as it approaches the Sun. This interstellar visitor is providing valuable insights into its composition and the nature of comets.
Just before my flight to Copenhagen, I received groundbreaking Webb telescope data confirming a carbon dioxide plume around interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The findings reveal surprising low water levels and an exceptionally high CO2 output, challenging our understanding of comet compositions.