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Stunning Hubble Image Reveals Secrets of Comet 3I/ATLAS

8/11/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled the sharpest image yet of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, snapped by the Hubble Space Telescope. Discovered on July 1, 2025, this cosmic wanderer zips through space at a staggering 209,000 km/h, hinting at a journey spanning billions of years. Its nucleus, measuring between 320 meters and 5.6 kilometers, is set for further analysis to uncover its secrets.

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Astronomers have unveiled the sharpest image yet of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, snapped by the Hubble Space Telescope. Discovered on July 1, 2025, this cosmic wanderer zips through space at a staggering 209,000 km/h, hinting at a journey spanning billions of years. Its nucleus, measuring between 320 meters and 5.6 kilometers, is set for further analysis to uncover its secrets.