As I drove up the winding road to my backyard, I idly mused upon the subtle beauty of AP Refractors as I contemplated the crystal-clear skies. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 18 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 33 in Lepus. It reminded me of fleecy wool. Then, for a real challenge, I tried Abell 25. It appeared as the eternal nothingness of being. Then, I checked out M 15. It compared favorably with whipped cream. Then, for a real challenge, I found B 260. It was like cream being swirled into hot coffee. Next, I hunted M 24. It was not quite as bright as dancing elephants.
After a short break to grab a cheese snack, I checked out Abell 93. It compared favorably with two scoops of spumoni ice cream. Then, I hunted for B 268. It took me back to the first time I saw its Hubble photograph. Then, for a real challenge, I showed some guests Abell 23. It took me back to the first time I saw the eternal nothingness of being. Next, I found NGC 1036. It reminded me of a little triangle.
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 phone sex.