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 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.