Comet 2009 Y1 Catalina

Comet 2009 Y1 Catalina reached 13th magnitude in January, 2011. When the image below was taken, the comet had faded to around 15th magnitude.


Comet 2009 Y1 Catalina. June 12, 2011.
Combination of 3, 3 minute images, SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.