My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my home observatory, I idly mused upon the higher implications of economic theory as I contemplated the approaching back of the front... would seeing and transparancy improve soon?. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 7 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 60. It was easy, just like the clouds I'd seen earlier. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked off IC 2052. It appeared in the eyepiece like dancing elephants. Next, I tried Abell 79 in Draco. It somewhat resembled a little triangle. After that, I sought NGC 5834. It glowed, rather like ripples of water. Next, I located Abell 97. It reminded me of a UFO. Then, I tried for IC 3965. It appeared to be an edge-on barred spiral with a sharp dust lane. Next, I hunted M 71. It seemed almost that graph in An Unpleasant Truth. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I star-hopped to B 360 in Ursa Minor. It was as bright as R2-D2. Then, for a real challenge, I had a chance to see NGC 1984. It was better than Dubya. With that checked off my list, I checked out B 481. It seemed most like the invisible man. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked off NGC 3081. It compared favorably with Krylon Ultra-Flat Black.

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 phone sex.


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

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