Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Shifting Chemistry after Perihelion

Apr 15, 2026 - 12:15
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Shifting Chemistry after Perihelion
This image from the Subaru Telescope shows the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Image credit: NAOJ.

Observations from the Subaru Telescope on January 7, 2026, revealed a surprisingly low carbon dioxide-to-water ratio, suggesting the composition of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS changed as it heated up near the Sun.

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