2007 N3 Lulin

2007 N3 Lulin was a bright comet that made a relatively close approach to the Earth during February 2009 and reached 6th magnitude, making it briefly visible to the naked eye. It displayed a nice tail several degrees long.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 1, 2009.
Combination of 5, 2 minute images, SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
16" f/10 schmidt-cassegrain with an f/6.3 focal reducer.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 8, 2009.
Combination of 6, 1 minute images, SBIG ST-9XE CCD.
10" f/6.3 schmidt-cassegrain at prime focus.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 23, 2009.
Combination of 38, 30 second images. Canon modified 350D DSLR camera.
10" f/6.3 schmidt-cassegrain at prime focus.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 23, 2009.
Combination of 38, 30 second images. Canon modified 350D DSLR camera.
10" f/6.3 schmidt-cassegrain at prime focus.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 24, 2009.
Combination of 50, 30 second images. Canon modified 350D DSLR camera.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 24, 2009.
Combination of 50, 30 second images. Canon modified 350D DSLR camera.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 24, 2009.
Combination of 15, 1 minute images, using clear, red, green and blue filters.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 300mm f/5.6 Tamron lens.


Comet 2007 N3 Lulin. February 24, 2009.
Combination of 35, 20 second images, unfiltered. SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
16" f/10 schmidt-cassegrain with an f/6.3 focal reducer.