Comet 9P Temple 1
1994 Return

The 1994 return was moderately favourable, with the comet peaking at around 9.5 magnitude.


Comet Temple 1. 30 April, 1994.
22 minutes exposure, Konica 3200 film.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

The bright star below the centre of the image is epsilon virginis.


Comet Temple 1. 2 May, 1994.
30 minutes exposure, Konica 3200 film.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus