Polarimetry

Measuring light polarization to infer dust properties and scattering in cosmic environments.

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Space 3I/ATLAS: Iceberg, Engine, or Enigma?

3I/ATLAS: Iceberg, Engine, or Enigma?
New observations of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS have revealed an odd chemistry, strange light-scattering and sunward jets — and a debate between natural explanations and calls t…