Comet LULIN C/2007 N3

anthony.tony · #1 25-01-2009, 03:02 PM

Hello I shot this at 4.30 am in my backyard at Canowindra.Shot in Raw format ISO-800.. Exp. 330 secs.Canon 350d standard.200x800 Reflector.Guided EQ6 Mount.I could see LULIN in my finder scope.

Liz · #2 25-01-2009, 04:13 PM

Wow .... looking good, and bright, great shot Tony.

Garyh · #3 26-01-2009, 07:08 AM

Nice capture Tony! Is that a tail/anti-tail at the 12 and 6 o1clock postions?
How high was it at 4:30 ? Hopefully I shall get a clear morning soon for a snap..
cheers Gary

anthony.tony · #4 27-01-2009, 01:07 PM

Hello Gary It Was about 5 or 7 degrees above the roof of my house.Have you got Starry nights it helps me work things out.On Space weather thereis a brilliant shot showing both Tails.

Garyh · #5 28-01-2009, 08:16 AM

Thanks Tony. Spotted this morning through breaks in the low cloud and fog. Has a nice fine ion tail and a short dust tail clearly visible with a few min exposure!
cheers Gary