- Scientific American Comets have been observed for centuries, but the science behind them is still being studied. Scientific American has published a variety of articles, news, and videos related to comets, including recent discoveries and updates on comet exploration. These articles explore the evolution of our understanding of comet science, the potential impacts of comets on Earth, and the potential of comets as a potential source of resources. Additionally, some of the articles discuss the possibility of life on comets, as well as the potential of colonizing comets.

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17.09.2025

Interstellar visitors like comet 3I/ATLAS are the most common objects in the Milky Way: 'There's almost always one within the solar system' | Space

Astronomers say that mysterious interstellar visitors like 'Oumuamua and 3I/ATLAS are the most common large bodies in the Milky Way — and our best chance to study other planetary systems.

Space.com

18.09.2025

Are interstellar invaders like comet 3I/ATLAS seeding the universe with exoplanets? | Space

A new study suggests interstellar objects like comet 3I/ATLAS could serve as "seeds" for exoplanet growth around young stars.

Space.com

23.09.2025

Could new comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) become visible to the naked eye in October? Here's what we know | Space

Newly discovered comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will soon be gracing our evening sky. Here's how to see it and what to expect.

LA Times

26.09.2025

How Jean Mueller became Palomar’s first female telescope operator - Los Angeles Times

From 1985 to 2014, Jean Mueller supported astronomers from around the world who came to Palomar to use its iconic instruments. At the same time, she learned how to operate all three of its major telescopes, discovering 15 comets, 13 asteroids and more than 100 supernovae.

Space.com

27.09.2025

The Orionid meteor shower 2025 has begun — See Halley’s Comet spark shooting stars this October | Space

The Orionid meteor shower is now active, bringing the potential for shooting stars and fireballs ahead of its peak on Oct. 22-23.

Space.com

03.10.2025

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be eyed by Mars and Jupiter probes as it zooms past the sun this month | Space

ESA is making use of spacecraft originally dedicated to its Mars and Jupiter missions to track comet 3I/ATLAS as it continues its journey through our solar system

Space.com

04.10.2025

Astrophotographers capture dazzling new views of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens for October skies | Space

See stunning photos of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens ahead of a possible naked eye appearance in mid-October.

Space.com

07.10.2025

Did NASA's Perseverance Mars rover just see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in the Martian night sky? | Space

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover may have captured an image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS streaking across the sky above the Red Planet.

Space.com

08.10.2025

European Mars orbiter spies interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming past Red Planet (photos) | Space

A European Mars probe witnessed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS' Red Planet flyby on Oct. 3, snapping imagery of the interloper from just 19 million miles (30 million kilometers) away.

Space.com

08.10.2025

Stargazing for the whole family — save 27% on these Celestron Cometron binoculars | Space

This binocular Prime Day in October deal gets you the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars for just $35 at Amazon, must end on Oct. 8.

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Interstellar visitors like comet 3I/ATLAS are the most common objects in the Milky Way: 'There's almost always one within the solar system' | Space

Are interstellar invaders like comet 3I/ATLAS seeding the universe with exoplanets? | Space

Could new comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) become visible to the naked eye in October? Here's what we know | Space

How Jean Mueller became Palomar’s first female telescope operator - Los Angeles Times

The Orionid meteor shower 2025 has begun — See Halley’s Comet spark shooting stars this October | Space

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be eyed by Mars and Jupiter probes as it zooms past the sun this month | Space

Astrophotographers capture dazzling new views of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens for October skies | Space

Did NASA's Perseverance Mars rover just see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in the Martian night sky? | Space

European Mars orbiter spies interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming past Red Planet (photos) | Space

Stargazing for the whole family — save 27% on these Celestron Cometron binoculars | Space

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