3I/ATLAS: Comet, not aliens - separating myth from fact

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There has been significant news coverage about comet 3I/Atlas since its discovery on July 1. Simply put, 3I/Atlas is a comet that has come from another star system far, far away. This makes it an "interstellar object." It's only the third of its kind ever to be confirmed. The "3I" in its name stands for "third interstellar" object. The comet has garnered