A mystery comet with a missing tail is passing earth and scientists want your help
by Rachel Vickers-Price
Feb 24, 2024
3 minutes
Amateur stargazers have been asked to help space researchers by attempting to catch a comet with a missing tail on camera.
The comet, known as C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS, is about the same distance from Earth as the Sun and researchers from the University of Reading are keen for pictures from space enthusiasts to help with meteorological research.
The best time to capture the comet this weekend will be just before dawn each
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