Hubble Captures Twin Jets, Wobble on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

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Hubble Captures Twin Jets, Wobble on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
- •Hubble Space Telescope observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in December 2025, revealing striking twin jets of material.
- •One strong jet pointed towards the Sun, while a weaker jet extended in the opposite direction, away from the Sun.
- •Harvard physicist Avi Loeb noted a 7-degree wobble around the comet's rotation axis, suggesting jets originate near the Sun-facing pole.
- •The twin jets and wobble indicate highly organized internal activity and a consistent emission pattern linked to the comet's rotation.
- •Hubble's observations provide a rare opportunity to study an interstellar object, offering insights into its composition and behavior.
Why It Matters: Hubble's images of 3I/ATLAS reveal unique twin jets and rotational wobble, offering insights into interstellar comets.
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