Comet Hale-Bopp
June, 2001


Comet Hale-Bopp. June 17, 2001.
3 minutes exposure, Meade 416xt CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet Hale-Bopp. June 18, 2001.
Combination of 2, 3-minute exposures,Meade 416xt CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet Hale-Bopp. June 20, 2001.
Combination of 2, 5-minute exposures, Meade 416xt CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.

The surprising thing about these images, is that they show the comet still had a coma, even though at the time it was more than 13.5 AU from the Sun!