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Webb finds methane and unusual chemistry on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Key Takeaways
- Webb captured the first mid-infrared chemical fingerprint of an interstellar object.
- Researchers directly detected methane on comet 3I/ATLAS.
- The comet also shows unusually high carbon dioxide relative to water.
- Scientists say the chemistry differs markedly from most solar-system comets.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com
