NASA's Interstellar Comet: A Rare Visitor
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NASA's Interstellar Comet: A Rare Visitor

NASA captures stunning images of interstellar comet, a rare visitor from another star system. Three NASA spacecraft and two European Space Agency satellites observed the comet, named 3I/Borisov or three I slash Atlas, as it passed by Mars. The comet, which is only the third confirmed interstellar object, offers a unique opportunity for scientists to study it. It will be visible from Earth with binoculars or a telescope and will make its closest approach to Earth in mid-December before heading back into interstellar space. The European Space Agencys Juice spacecraft is also studying the comet, but data wont be received until February. NASA clarifies that the comet is not an alien ship, but a natural phenomenon. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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