Each of the three filtered images were themselves made by combining 3 or more separate 2 minute exposures. The foreground desert plants are illuminated by some very low, dim sidewalk lamps. The dome is highlighted by zodiacal light and the Visitor Center red safety lights. Image by and copyright by Kris Koenig . Some tree branches can be seen in the foreground.
North is to the top and west is to the right.
The field of view is approximately 22x15 degrees. The skyglow limited the exposure time. Camera was piggyback for a 1-minute exposure with the foreground illuminated by a flash. Camera was piggyback for a 5-minute exposure. 3 min exposure of Comet Hale-Bopp with cactus from near Marana,Arizona on Saturday morning, March 17, 1997.