Nitrogen in 3I/ATLAS Reveals Ultra-Cold Extrasolar Origin
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a deep-freeze environment near or below 30 kelvins, according to research led by Northumbria University scientists using the William Herschel Telescope. By analyzing the object’s plasma tail with the WEAVE instrument, researchers detected a high concentration of molecular nitrogen alongside four other ion species, offering an unprecedented look at planetary … Read more