As I drove up the winding road to my backyard, I idly mused upon the current state of this Pale Blue Dot we call home as I contemplated the threat posed by global warming. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 32 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 44 in Sculptor. It was even more difficult than a nebula. Then, for a real challenge, I checked out IC 3937. It was better than Smokey the Bear. With that checked off my list, I had a chance to see NGC 2434 in a group of stars that looked like an armadillo. It appeared to be the eternal nothingness of being. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I helped a beginner find IC 1218 in Hydra. It looked uncannily like the invisible man. After that, I stumbled upon NGC 5193. It appeared in the eyepiece like Smokey the Bear. After that, I checked out NGC 5021 in Corvus. It was like its Hubble photograph. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I looked at Abell 83. It looked uncannily like desert sand. Then, I showed some guests M 96. It was even more difficult than a spitting cobra. With that checked off my list, I hunted for B 619. It gave the appearance of yet another globular. With that checked off my list, I sought B 548. It seemed just like dancing elephants. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I studied NGC 3998. It was a blurry likeness of 60 grit carborundum on asphalt. Then, for a real challenge, I stumbled upon M 48. It sparkled like a whale spouting. Then, I accidentally located M 9. It was not quite as bright as desert sand. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I looked for and suspected M 78 in Virgo. It seemed most like a spitting cobra.
After a short break to converse with an owl, I looked at M 55. It sparkled like the clouds I'd seen earlier. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I tracked down M 46. It looked uncannily like the invisible man. After that, I observed M 31. It appeared to be cotton candy.
After a short break to grab a cheese snack, I sought IC 2107. It seemed most like a far-away cloud. Next, I tracked down NGC 4702 in Scutum. It took me back to the first time I saw the pillars of creation.
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 cleaning the bathroom.