NASA finds new interstellar comet passing through solar system

NASA finds new interstellar comet passing through solar system

NASA has discovered a new interstellar comet that’s currently located about 420 million miles away from Earth. The space agency spotted the quick-moving object with the Atlas telescope in Chile on Tuesday and confirmed it was a comet from another star system. The new interstellar comet’s official name is 3I/ATLAS. It’s officially the third known … Read more

American teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents

American teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents

An American teenager was detained on an Antarctic island while attempting to pilot his small plane to every continent, said Chilean authorities, who have charged him for allegedly submitting a false flight plan. Ethan Guo, 19, gained an online following by documenting his trip around the world, which lasted well over 100 days and had … Read more

World’s largest telescope unveils stunning images of distant galaxies

World's largest telescope unveils stunning images of distant galaxies

World’s largest telescope unveils stunning images of distant galaxies – CBS News Watch CBS News The first images from a new telescope in Chile were released this week, featuring extraordinarily detailed scenes from deep space. And more are expected to follow the debut series from the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory, which now houses the largest … Read more

World’s largest telescope unveils first images of distant galaxies in stunning detail: “Cosmic treasure chest”

World's largest telescope unveils first images of distant galaxies in stunning detail: "Cosmic treasure chest"

The first images from a new telescope in Chile were released this week, featuring extraordinarily detailed scenes from deep space. And more are expected to follow the debut series from the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory, which now houses the largest telescope in the world. More than two decades in the making, the giant U.S.-funded telescope … Read more