My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my home observatory, I idly mused upon the deep impact of AP Refractors as I contemplated the shrinking ozone layer. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 9 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 37. It looked like a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I helped a beginner find NGC 4498. It was a dead ringer for a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). Then, for a real challenge, I tracked down B 19. It looked like a spitting cobra.

After a short break to check my email, I looked at NGC 3581. It appeared at low power like spent coals, faintly glowing. Next, I showed some guests IC 48 in Virgo. It was even more difficult than a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner).

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 getting shot in the face by Dick Cheney.


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

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