My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to Devastated Area, I idly mused upon the current implications of Yahoo P/E ratios 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 8 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 47. It somewhat resembled a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). Then, I slewed to IC 2984. It appeared as diamonds on light grey velvet. Then, for a real challenge, I went for Abell 99. It was even more difficult than cotton candy.

After a short break to check my email, I stumbled upon B 485 in Ursa Minor. It was even more difficult than the last six objects I'd seen.

After a short break to listen to the coyote symphony in the distance, I stumbled upon Abell 70. It was like whipped cream. Then, I identified B 85 in Fornax. It appeared in the eyepiece like Alan Rickman.

After a short break to converse with an owl, I hunted IC 3086. It was not quite as bright as a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). After that, I looked for and suspected B 442. It seemed most like cotton on velvet. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I had a chance to see Abell 74. It was better than a Black Rider hunting for Frodo. Next, I jumped to IC 520. It appeared to be cream being swirled into hot coffee. Then, I sought IC 3239 in Scorpius. It gave the appearance of cream being swirled into hot coffee. Then, I observed M 37. It appeared to be a dodo bird, extinct but for this celestial likeness. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I sketched B 517. It looked uncannily like dancing elephants. Then, for a real challenge, I tried for NGC 2258 in Scutum. It reminded me of two scoops of spumoni ice cream. After that, I glimpsed NGC 4756. It was even more difficult than Miss Piggy. After that, I had a chance to see Abell 26 in Canes Venatici. It was a blurry likeness of a swarm of bees. Then, for a real challenge, I helped a beginner find Abell 70. It was better than a Black Rider hunting for Frodo. Then, I checked out B 100. It sparkled like a spitting cobra. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I tried M 20. It looked like Demi Moore. After that, I slewed to Abell 90. It somewhat resembled a spider. Then, I sketched B 295 in a group of stars that looked like an armadillo. It seemed most like a whale spouting.

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 getting shot in the face by Dick Cheney.


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

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