My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to the middle of nowhere, I idly mused upon the deep mystery 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 50 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 76. It looked exactly like whipped cream. Then, for a real challenge, I slewed to IC 3131. It somewhat resembled George W. Bush. Then, I looked at M 3 in Triangulum. It compared favorably with its Hubble photograph. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I located IC 1256. It seemed most like George W. Bush. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I looked for and suspected Abell 70 in Antlia. It sparkled like cotton candy. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I looked for and suspected IC 3620. It reminded me of the last six objects I'd seen. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I logged IC 3807 in Draco. It seemed almost dancing elephants.

After a short break to grab a cheese snack, I identified Abell 72. It shimmered, as if it were an inflamed monkey butt. Next, I looked for and suspected M 58. It would be easy to confuse with cream being swirled into hot coffee.

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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