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Since August 25, 2025, there have been a few notable updates regarding the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, also known as comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS). Here are the key developments based on available information:
James Webb Space Telescope Observations (August 26, 2025): The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observed 3I/ATLAS on August 6, 2025, using its Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRspec). These observations revealed insights into the cometās chemical composition, particularly its coma (the cloud of gas and dust surrounding the nucleus). The JWST detected a high abundance of carbon dioxide, suggesting that 3I/ATLAS may have formed in a region rich in carbon dioxide ice or was exposed to significant radiation. Conversely, the comet showed a low abundance of water vapor, which could indicate a structure that inhibits heat penetration to its icy core. These findings provide clues about the cometās origins and the planetary system it came from.
Since August 25, 2025, there have been a few notable updates regarding the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, also known as comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS). Here are the key developments based on available information:
James Webb Space Telescope Observations (August 26, 2025): The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observed 3I/ATLAS on August 6, 2025, using its Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRspec). These observations revealed insights into the cometās chemical composition, particularly its coma (the cloud of gas and dust surrounding the nucleus). The JWST detected a high abundance of carbon dioxide, suggesting that 3I/ATLAS may have formed in a region rich in carbon dioxide ice or was exposed to significant radiation. Conversely, the comet showed a low abundance of water vapor, which could indicate a structure that inhibits heat penetration to its icy core. These findings provide clues about the cometās origins and the planetary system it came from.