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