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Scientists Traced Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS to an Extremely Cold Origin
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday. Comet 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar visitor to be confirmed and quite possibly the oldest.
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