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Third Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Marks New Era of Detection
The discovery of 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar visitor, signals a revolution in astronomical survey capabilities rather than a sudden increase in cosmic visitors.
Key Takeaways
- Three interstellar objects detected since 2017 after millennia of none, due to better telescopes
- Vera Rubin Observatory could detect dozens of interstellar visitors during its decade of operations
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