Hubble Space Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
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Summary
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest image yet of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passes through our Solar System. The observations have provided astronomers with better estimates of the comet's nucleus size and revealed details like a dust plume and tail. The image, taken on 21 July 2025, showcases the comet's activity and composition.
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Observations by Hubble have enabled astronomers to better estimate the size of the comet's nucleus, which is made of dust and ice.
Hubble managed to capture a dust plume being ejected by the comet, as well as a glimpse of a dust tail streaming away from its nucleus.
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