My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the inner workings of Doonsbury as I contemplated the shrinking ozone layer. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 37 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 51 in Hydra. It seemed fainter than dancing elephants. With that checked off my list, I sought M 28. It was even more difficult than a waterfall. Then, I found by accident Abell 52 in Orion. It was like a glimmer of the Big Bang. Then, I had a chance to see IC 1948 in Sagittarius. It was better than an inflamed monkey butt. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I found M 53. It looked like cotton candy. After that, I studied IC 2613. It reminded me of the invisible man.

Finally, it was time to pack up and leave. As I drove home, I contemplated the events of the night, and realized that any night out under the sky with good friends is better than listening to the Monkees Box Set.


    ...Akkana (with help from David North, Jane Houston Jones, and Bill Arnett) .

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