My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to Devastated Area, I idly mused upon the subtle beauty of TAC 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 21 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 21 in Canes Venatici. It would be easy to confuse with lumpy darkness.

After a short break to warm up in the car, I had a chance to see B 614. It reminded me of the face of God. Next, I checked off IC 3006 in Draco. It appeared at low power like Gollum. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I located B 391 in Ursa Minor. It was a dead ringer for a Black Rider hunting for Frodo. Then, I found B 635. It was better than cotton candy. Then, for a real challenge, I observed B 460. It was better than the invisible man. With that checked off my list, I accidentally located M 87. It reminded me of a spider. Next, I went for B 101. It appeared to be a whale spouting. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I found by accident IC 2489. It was better than a swarm of bees. Next, I tried for B 514. It looked exactly like dandruff on black satin pajamas.

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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