My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my backyard, I idly mused upon the deep impact of the human spirit as I contemplated the El Nino weather patterns. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 45 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 65 in that confusing part of Virgo. It compared favorably with Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. Then, I had a chance to see IC 2080. It took me back to the first time I saw whipped cream. Next, I studied Abell 35 in Canis Major. It reminded me of blackness. Next, I looked at NGC 6499. It seemed fainter than all the other smudges I've ever looked at. After that, I hunted for B 35. It looked exactly like an inflamed monkey butt.

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 stale peeps.


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

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