Astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project captured breathtaking imagery of solar system comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) as its central icy core, or nucleus, appears to hav

This comet is "one of the most interesting objects of its kind seen in recent years." The post Amazing Telescope Photo Shows Comet Breaking Apart Into Huge Chunks appeared first on Futurism.

NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas is only the third confirmed object to visit our corner of the cosmos from another star.

For better images, the European Southern Observatory can combine four optical telescopes. Now, thanks to laser technology, a major leap in quality is imminent.

New footage shows comet C/2025 K1 Atlas splitting into three pieces after coming close to the sun, giving astronomers fresh insight into how comets react to extreme heat.