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        Looking Ahead: What 3I/Atlas Can Teach Us This week’s close approach marks just the beginning of an intensive observation campaign. Once 3I/Atlas dives behind the Sun in late October, Earth-based telescopes will    
        
    
        
     
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                            