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Hubble Telescope Captures Rare Disintegration of Comet C/2025 K1

The Hubble Space Telescope, operated by NASA and ESA, has captured rare images of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking into multiple fragments as it exits the solar system. Researchers observed this disintegration by chance, providing valuable scientific data.

18 Mar, 22:48 — 18 Mar, 22:48
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NASA’s Hubble Telescope Spots Comet K1 Exploding Into Fragments

In a stroke of luck, astronomers saw the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) break into four or five fragments in November after it passed close to the sun.

By Robin George Andrews

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NYT18 Mar, 22:48First to report

NASA’s Hubble Telescope Spots Comet K1 Exploding Into Fragments

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Svemirski teleskop Hubble snimio rijedak prizor raspadanja komete

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hvg19 Mar, 09:03Latest update

A Hubble előtt törött darabokra egy üstökös, ennél jobb dolog nem is történhetett volna a tudománnyal – videó

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