Scientists issue call for help with images of comet without a tail

Photographers should look out for a fuzzy object to identify the head of the comet and a bright dash behind it to identify the tail (University of Reading/PA)

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.