As I drove up the winding road to Henry Coe State Park, I idly mused upon the subtle beauty of astrology as I contemplated the night's aurora display. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 42 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 54. It looked like diamonds on black velvet.
After a short break to munch cheesy poofs, I jumped to Abell 68 in that confusing part of Virgo. It gave the appearance of R2-D2. After that, I studied NGC 3323. It gave the appearance of the pillars of creation. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked out Abell 24. It seemed most like that graph in An Unpleasant Truth. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked off IC 3115. It looked uncannily like dandruff on black satin pajamas. Then, for a real challenge, I tried B 621. It was better than the pillars of creation.
After a short break to munch cheesy poofs, I sought NGC 301 in a group of stars that looked like an armadillo. It was a blurry likeness of an inflamed monkey butt. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I accidentally located M 86 in Canis Major. It was better than Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. Then, I looked at IC 3329 in Sagittarius. It looked a bit like fleecy wool. Next, I tried for IC 583 in Ursa Minor. It appeared to be a Black Rider hunting for Frodo. After that, I had a chance to see NGC 6299. It was like a whale spouting. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I hunted B 525. It sparkled like a cantilever bra. With that checked off my list, I glimpsed Abell 92. It reminded me of Demi Moore. Then, for a real challenge, I sought NGC 139. It somewhat resembled the invisible man. Next, I looked for and suspected M 20. It reminded me of Santa Claus. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I located M 27 in Virgo. It looked uncannily like dancing elephants. After that, I stumbled upon NGC 3060. It was a dead ringer for all the other smudges I've ever looked at. Then, for a real challenge, I hunted Abell 77. It was easy, just like cotton candy. Then, I hunted for M 24. It would be easy to confuse with desert sand. Then, I jumped to Abell 91 in Canis Major. It seemed just like the pillars of creation. Then, I looked for and suspected NGC 4369 in Fornax. It gave the appearance of a little triangle. Next, I helped a beginner find M 98 in Triangulum. It looked like a little triangle. Then, I checked out B 436. It compared favorably with an inflamed monkey butt. Then, for a real challenge, I jumped to Abell 43. It looked exactly like whipped cream.
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 a night watching an I Love Lucy marathon on Nick at Night.