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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Found to Be Rich in Alcohol, Puzzling Astronomers

Astronomers are surprised by the discovery that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains a significant amount of alcohol, prompting new questions about its unique chemistry and potential implications for understanding planet formation.

12 Mar, 07:30 — 12 Mar, 07:30
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS packed with alcohol stuns astronomers: Here’s what its alien chemistry could reveal about planet formation

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By TOI Science Desk

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