US EditionImage: First Glimpse of Comet 3I/ATLAS From Juice Science Camera
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The scientific camera JANUS, on board the Juice mission of the European Space Agency (ESA), captured an image of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas in which the ejection of dust and gas is observed.The shot was made on November 6, 2025, seven days after its greatest approach to the Sun.The nucleus of the comet is not visible in the image. However, a brilliant gas halo, known as a comma, that surrounds the nucleus is seen.A long tail extending from …
Image: First glimpse of comet 3I/ATLAS from Juice science camera
This striking image from the science camera on ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) shows interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS spewing dust and gas. The tiny nucleus of the comet (not visible) is surrounded by a bright halo of gas known as the coma. A long tail stretches away from the comet, and we see hints of rays, jets, streams, and filaments.
The European Space Agency (ESA) revealed the first image of the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet on its way to Jupiter, which was captured after it had its maximum approach to the Sun. The photo is the work of the JANUS camera of the special Juice probe, which is also on its way to Jupiter to explore the frozen moons of the giant planet. This postcard is dated November 6, 2025, only 7 days after 3I/ATLAS passed near the Sun. At that time, Juice was a…
Is it an alien craft? 3I/ATLAS caught releasing dust and gas in dramatic space photo
A new image from ESA's JUICE spacecraft shows interstellar object 3I/ATLAS spewing dust and gas, reigniting debate. While most scientists view it as a natural comet with unusual features, Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggests it could be an alien probe due to its peculiar trajectory and composition.
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