Can i still see Comet lulin , or has it past by ?

[james]

Hey all

Just wondering is Comet Lulin still viewable , if so , where about in the night sky should i be looking at, ive got a 10" Dob 1250mm Telescope, currently living in Blacktown , would i be able to see it here or do i have to go somewhere else.

thanks

[dannat]

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=40888

should be still easily visible - starting to fade out slightly, check the observational threads here for the map - but is about 10deg west of regulus (main star of leo) - doesn't come up till about 10:00, best viewing when higher about midnight. this is the link with map

[Dennis]

Here is a screen print from The Sky Pro 6 showing the comet for 8:00pm AEST as seen from Brisbane on 4th March 2009.

Use a low power eyepiece to give you a wide field of view.

Cheers

Dennis

[stephenb]

Fortunately there has been some really good landmarks (skymarks) to guide with (Regulus, Saturn and now M44). 10" Dob? no probs :thumbsup:

[Davekyn]

Last night was to cloudy, but I was still getting good views from town with my 15x70s...Would love to get another look with my dob if clouds permit.