My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my driveway, I idly mused upon the deep impact of the energy crisis as I contemplated the past week of rain. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 5 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 30. It was as bright as the eternal nothingness of being. Next, I found Abell 34. It appeared as one of Martha Stewart's doilies. With that checked off my list, I checked off NGC 6804 in Orion. It took me back to the first time I saw whispy tendrils of nebulosity.

After a short break to listen to Mozart, I logged M 19. It reminded me of desert sand. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I tried for NGC 108. It seemed most like a whale spouting.

After a short break to cut some cheese, I looked for and suspected B 261. It was easy, just like Dubya. After that, I stumbled upon IC 1150 in Lepus. It was a blurry likeness of Demi Moore. With that checked off my list, I logged B 436 in Lynx. It somewhat resembled a waterfall. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I accidentally located M 3. It appeared at low power like George W. Bush. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked off NGC 2711 in Triangulum. It sparkled like Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I studied Abell 90. It gave the appearance of lumpy darkness. Then, for a real challenge, I looked at Abell 53 in Lepus. It glowed, rather like smoke signals from a rampaging Iroquois band. Then, I located M 77. It seemed just like a spitting cobra.

After a short break to chat, I hunted Abell 6 in Hydra. It reminded me of black pearls on flocked paper. With that checked off my list, I sought Abell 28 in Canis Major. It was even more difficult than Gollum.

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 observing reports.


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

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