Hopefully the skies will clear and the temperature will moderate somewhat so that we can view Comet Lulin as it increases in brightness (possibly to magnitude 5) this month.

Comet Lulin is presently in Libra, rising into view by about 2:00 a.m.. According to Sky & Telescope?s website, the comet will be within 2 degrees of Saturn on Feb. 23 ? a great photo opportunity for our astrophotographers! (hint, hint)

Here is a link to the article on Sky & Tel?s website: www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/35992534.html

You can also google “Comet Lulin” and enjoy surfing through the results while we wait for a break in the dreary winter weather to get a chance to observe this new addition to our night sky.

Ann Tekatch

The comet’s position is marked for each night starting at the bottom left with February 17th. Dates are also printed for February 20th, 23rd, 26th and finally March 1st.