Comets
ESA Mars orbiters capture images of interstellar comet
Von KI berichtet
European Space Agency's Mars orbiters have observed the third known interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, as it passed near the Red Planet. The faint visitor, discovered in July 2025, revealed a glowing coma in images taken from about 30 million kilometers away. Researchers are analyzing the data to uncover its composition and origins.
Astronomers watch new rings form around distant Chiron
For the first time, astronomers are observing a ring system forming in real time around the comet-like object Chiron. This distant body, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus, shows changing rings with each observation. The discovery could reveal how such systems develop in the outer solar system.
Gemini Telescope Releases Comet Images
The Gemini telescope has released dramatic images of comet 3I/ATLAS, capturing its structure and activity in high detail. These images provide valuable data for astronomers studying cometary behavior.