Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3) | Craig & Tammy Temple

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Photographer:

Craig & Tammy Temple

Location of Photo:

Hendersonville, TN

Date/Time of photo:

March 1, 2009

Equipment:

Orion 80ED (f/7.5) Atlas EQ-G w/EQMOD, Guided Canon 350D (self-modified) w/2" Baader UV/IR cutoff filter 50 x 90s @ ISO 1600

Description:

Comet Lulin passing through the constellation Leo on March 1, 2009. On this day, Lulin was at magnitude 6.43, and growing fainter each day. 75 minutes total exposure time. The temperature was 33° F. Distance from observer: 0.468au Distance from sun: 1.439au