US EditionInterstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers
JUICE’s MAJIS instrument found water vapor and carbon dioxide, with scientists estimating about 2 tons of gas released per second.
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Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers
The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.
The Subaru telescope observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on January 7, 2026, after its closest approach to the sun. By observing the colours of the coma around the comet, astronomers were able to estimate the ratio of carbon dioxide to water. This ratio is much lower than that derived from previous observations of the telescopes [...]
Comet 3I/ATLAS is on the road that will take you away from the solar system. However, your coma still gives us multiple surprises. Now, a team of Italian scientists pointed out that the interstellar visitor is throwing 2 tons of water per hour.This amount of water is equivalent to 70 Olympic pools per day.The discovery was made with observations from the Juice probe of the European Space Agency (ESA).Related news: Does Comet 3I/ATLAS Have Nuclea…
Comet 3I/ATLAS Could Help Protect Earth, Scientists Say
Comet 3I/ATLAS could help protect Earth, scientists say An interstellar comet older than our solar system is releasing water vapour at a rate equivalent to 70 Olympic swimming pools every day, and scientists say it may be the most valuable planetary defence lesson they have received in years. The comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered on 1 July 2025 and has since become the subject of some of the most unusual tracking work in ESA’s history. What makes co…
New research has revealed that the chemical composition of comet 3I/ATLAS may have changed during its close pass near the Sun. Astronomers using the Subaru Telescope have shown that the carbon dioxide-to-water ratio in the object after perihelion was significantly lower than previously observed. These analyses could contribute to a better understanding of the origin and evolution of interstellar objects. The article "Comet 3I/ATLAS Changed Chemi…
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