My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my home observatory, I idly mused upon the inner workings of economic theory as I contemplated the ominous thunderheads on the horizon. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 33 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 105. It appeared as whispy tendrils of nebulosity.

After a short break to find a bush to pee on, I found IC 3169 in Antlia. It was easy, just like a little triangle.

After a short break to check my email, I added to my logbook NGC 937. It somewhat resembled desert sand. Next, I showed some guests IC 1978. It shimmered, as if it were black pearls on flocked paper. Next, I looked at IC 1036. It compared favorably with a smoke ring. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked out IC 815 in Perseus. It was easy, just like cotton on velvet. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I had a chance to see Abell 8 in Camelopardalis. It compared favorably with desert sand.

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 internet sex.


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

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