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03-FEB-2009

Comet Lulin

Did some early morning backyard astronomy searching for this little green comet in the constellation Libra.

It is predicted to get brighter in the month of February.
For more info and better pictures, checkout www.spaceweather.com

The camera and lens were mounted on the telescope as it tracked the comet

Nikon D300 ,Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II
120s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400
On Equatorial Mount. full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Pixel Shooter15-Feb-2009 20:44
educational, very cool!
Jackdad07-Feb-2009 21:11
I didn't know there were green comets! Fascinating shot and nice to see your photographic setup as well.
Joanne Kamo06-Feb-2009 04:28
Fabulous night photography, wonderfully documented, and I love the trees and night in the second shot!
Doug Kessler05-Feb-2009 14:34
Really great shot! Thanks for the info.
NealyBob05-Feb-2009 06:35
Wonderful night time image and astronomy lesson~! V
Char05-Feb-2009 03:45
This is wonderful Bryan! A terrific capture of the scene and thanks for the identification! \/
shatterbug05-Feb-2009 02:41
Cool shot, Bryan...nice technical work!
Elaine (etfitz)05-Feb-2009 01:13
So cool!
Katie Chew05-Feb-2009 00:15
Excellent capture. V
Hank Vander Velde04-Feb-2009 20:56
Nice fascinating work/images Bryan.
Marco Valk04-Feb-2009 16:25
interesting captures, Bryan
Gayle P. Clement04-Feb-2009 14:54
Fascinating, Bryan. I always enjoy your sky photos and great explanations of what I'm seeing.
Peter Stahl04-Feb-2009 13:55
Cool capture Bryan. Glad you can figure it out.
Randy Adams04-Feb-2009 11:35
Excellent capture Bryan...well done! V
January Grey04-Feb-2009 07:35
Incredible shot, Bryan! V~
coaster04-Feb-2009 05:46
Nice shot of a fascinating subject.