University of Reading scientists seek images of tail-less comet C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS for space weather forecasting improvement.

Scientists at the University of Reading are appealing for images of comet C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS, which lacks a tail. The comet is at a similar distance from Earth as the Sun and researchers aim to use these images for meteorological research to improve and analyze space weather forecasting. This is crucial to prevent damage caused by solar winds, which can harm technology in both space and on Earth.

February 24, 2024
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