My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to Dinosaur Point, I idly mused upon the inner workings of Doonsbury as I contemplated the crystal-clear skies. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 1 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 95 in Serpens. It seemed just like smoke signals from a rampaging Iroquois band. Then, I jumped to Abell 78 in Ursa Minor. It shimmered, as if it were a waterfall. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I checked out NGC 6624. It reminded me of its Hubble photograph. After that, I went for IC 3682. It was not quite as bright as its Hubble photograph. Then, I jumped to Abell 42. It was like a smoke ring. Next, I studied Abell 43. It was like cotton candy.

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 reading Beowulf in Old English.


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

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