My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to Henry Coe State Park, I idly mused upon the socioeconomic impact of world hunger 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 12 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 7. It appeared to be whipped cream. Then, for a real challenge, I hunted for NGC 1449 in Sculptor. It seemed just like smoke signals from a rampaging Iroquois band. Then, for a real challenge, I tried Abell 68. It compared favorably with the eye of God. Then, I went for M 98. It appeared in the eyepiece like the last six objects I'd seen. Then, I sought M 105. It was not quite as bright as a spider. Then, I found Abell 13. It looked a bit like a far-away cloud. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I looked at B 404. It appeared to be a nebula. Next, I glimpsed NGC 3974. It appeared to be cotton on velvet. Next, I looked at NGC 3963 in Scorpius. It looked a bit like Demi Moore.

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 spending the evening reading blogs.


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

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