As I drove up the winding road to Dinosaur Point, I idly mused upon the deep mystery of television 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 58 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 63. It seemed just like the pillars of creation. After that, I identified M 37. It was like the exhaust from a diesel Suburban. After that, I tried B 144 in Septans. It looked a bit like cream being swirled into hot coffee. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I had a chance to see B 630 in Lepus. It was as bright as nothing I'd ever seen before. Next, I went for IC 3978. It seemed almost Smokey the Bear. Then, for a real challenge, I sought Abell 85. It gave the appearance of cotton candy. With that checked off my list, I checked off B 454. It seemed most like the invisible man. Then, I tried Abell 35 in Camelopardalis. It was like a smoke ring. Then, I found by accident NGC 6739. It seemed just like dancing elephants.
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 taking an elevator during a Stage 3 alert.