Kathrin Altwegg

Kathrin Altwegg is a prominent astronomer based at the University of Bern, known for her research in cometary science. She has contributed significantly to our understanding of comet composition and behavior, particularly through her work with the Rosetta mission that studied the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. In recent news, she has been involved in discussions regarding the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, examining its gas emissions and potential implications for the origins of life in the universe.