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Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System, astronomers say

The comet is also likely among the coldest objects ever seen in our Solar System.

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What happened The comet is also likely among the coldest objects ever seen in our Solar System.
The headline split The center frames it as "Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System, astronomers say". The right frames it as "Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers".
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CenterInterstellar comet likely far older than Solar System, astronomers say

The Straits Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightInterstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers

Toronto Sun · Right · News report

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 22, 6:23 PM

Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System, astronomers say

The comet is also likely among the coldest objects ever seen in our Solar System.

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Toronto SunNews report · Jun 22, 5:03 PM

Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers

Now, observations by the world's most powerful telescopes are revealing more about the unique comet.

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