Hubble Snaps Comet K1 Breaking Apart Near the Sun
TL;DR
The Hubble Space Telescope happened to observe long-period comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) as it fractured into four pieces near its perihelion, capturing a rare three-day sequence that offers insights into how comets break apart and what lies beneath their surfaces.
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