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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carries heavy water unlike anything seen in the solar system
Astronomers studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS say its water contains an unusually high concentration of deuterium, offering a rare look at how planetary systems may form in colder environments than our own.
Key Takeaways
- 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar visitor detected.
- Researchers found unusually high deuterium levels in its water.
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