- Brief
- Faint
- Passive in appearance
In the January 22 image, however, the anti-tail is:
- Extended
- Densely populated
- Directionally aligned with internal activity near the nucleus
The structure shows coherence rather than dispersal, indicating that material may be actively supplied, not merely revealed by perspective.
Three Emission Jets Spaced at Near-Perfect 120-Degree Intervals
Even more consequential is the emergence of three discrete emission features radiating from the nucleus at approximately 0°, 120°, and 240° position angles.
This near-perfect angular symmetry is statistically improbable in natural cometary outgassing, which typically produces:
- Irregular jet spacing
- Variable intensity
- Drift tied to uneven rotation and volatile distribution
Here, the emission points appear:
- Fixed relative to one another
- Stable within the frame
- Anchored to a rigid internal reference
In forensic terms, the geometry suggests organized emission loci, not random surface fractures.
A Nucleus That Is Not Point-Like
The nucleus itself does not present as a simple stellar point source.
Instead, brightness analysis shows:
