Stargazers assemble, as we are about to witness a rare comet with a missing tail in a few days from now. The C/2021 S3 Pannstars comet is all set to pass by Earth in the coming days, as per the UK-based University of Reading.&nbsp;

The researchers at the university have asked sky enthusiasts to photograph this rare sight, as it will help them in their study to determine solar wind conditions. This&nbsp;comet with no tail&nbsp;can give new insights into the strength and direction of solar wind.

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Solar winds are the charged particles that exude from the Sun&nbsp;and have the ability to damage satellites&nbsp;in space and technology on Earth. And comets are like cosmic “windsocks”, telling about the direction and intensity of solar winds, as per the University of Reading.&nbsp;

<h2>Why this rare comet with missing tail&nbsp;should be photographed</h2>

PhD researcher Sarah Watson, who is leading the project, said that more information about solar wind can help scientists forecast it and limit the resulting harm. The rare comet with a detached tail gives an opportunity to the scientific community to learn about solar winds in detail.&nbsp;

Watson added, "We need lots of timed photos of the comet to build up a picture of its journey through our solar system."

"This is a fantastic opportunity for amateur astronomers to get out their telescopes, capture a truly spectacular cosmic moment and make a big contribution to some important science."

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The C/2021 S3 Pannstars comet approaching the Earth will not pose any danger to Earth.&nbsp;

The comet has been in the night sky since February 14 and will remain visible until the end of March. It will only become easier to see it clearly in the coming weeks when it will be much further away from the Sun. However, it will still not be visible to the naked eye.&nbsp;

<h2>How to take the perfect shot?</h2>

Astronomers will need a camera with a large lens and attach it to a small telescope&nbsp;to capture a quality image.

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It is advised to click a lot of timed photos of the comet as it will provide a detailed build-up of its journey through the solar system, as per Watson.&nbsp;

Anyone who captures the comet has been urged to send them to Ms Sarah Watson via the university.

(With inputs from agencies)

Stargazers assemble, as we are about to witness a rare comet with a missing tail in a few days from now. The C/2021 S3 Pannstars comet is all set to pass by Earth in the coming days, as per the UK-based University of Reading.

Stargazers assemble, as we are about to witness a rare comet with a missing tail in a few days from now. The C/2021 S3 Pannstars comet is all set to pass by Earth in the coming days, as per the UK-based University of Reading. The researchers at the university have asked sky enthusiasts to photograph this rare sight, as it will help them in their study to determine solar wind conditions. This comet with no tail can give new insights into the strength and direction of solar wind. Also Read | ‘Martians wanted’: NASA is looking for volunteers to live in a Mars simulator for a year Solar winds are the charged particles that exude from the Sun and have the ability to damage satellites in space and technology on Earth. And comets are like cosmic “windsocks”, telling about the direction and intensity of solar winds, as per the University of Reading. Why this rare comet with missing tail should be photographed PhD researcher Sarah Watson, who is leading the project, said that more information about solar wind can help scientists forecast it and limit the resulting harm. The rare comet with a detached tail gives an opportunity to the scientific community to learn about solar winds in detail. Watson added, "We need lots of timed photos of the comet to build up a picture of its journey through our solar system." "This is a fantastic opportunity for amateur astronomers to get out their telescopes, capture a truly spectacular cosmic moment and make a big contribution to some important science." Also Read | This ‘gold-dusted’ drug may reverse Parkinson’s disease: Study The C/2021 S3 Pannstars comet approaching the Earth will not pose any danger to Earth. The comet has been in the night sky since February 14 and will remain visible until the end of March. It will only become easier to see it clearly in the coming weeks when it will be much further away from the Sun. However, it will still not be visible to the naked eye. How to take the perfect shot? Astronomers will need a camera with a large lens and attach it to a small telescope to capture a quality image. Also Read | Scientists grow pair of 'laboratory testicles' with hope of easing male infertility It is advised to click a lot of timed photos of the comet as it will provide a detailed build-up of its journey through the solar system, as per Watson. Anyone who captures the comet has been urged to send them to Ms Sarah Watson via the university. (With inputs from agencies)

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