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The Gemini South Telescope Takes A Turn Imaging The Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS


Interstellar comets are rare, and astronomers don't like to miss an opportunity to observe one. Now the Gemini South Telescope has taken a turn at imaging Comet 3I/ATLAS, the visitor from another star system. The images help show that the comet's tail is growing as it approaches the Sun.

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