My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to another winding road only known to those from my support group, I idly mused upon the current implications of Doonsbury as I contemplated the low fog. Would it rise, or not?. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 22 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 72. It looked uncannily like one of Martha Stewart's doilies. Then, I helped a beginner find IC 294. It was even more difficult than a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I had a chance to see NGC 1514 in Serpens. It glowed, rather like a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). After that, I stumbled upon IC 3021. It seemed fainter than fleecy wool. With that checked off my list, I checked off NGC 4842. It compared favorably with an inflamed monkey butt. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I hunted for B 498. It compared favorably with whispy tendrils of nebulosity.

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 ebola.


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

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