My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to the Peak, I idly mused upon the cosmological implications of the energy crisis as I contemplated the night's aurora display. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 6 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 11. It compared favorably with diamonds on black velvet. With that checked off my list, I studied IC 3187 in the western sky. It looked a bit like R2-D2. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked out IC 136. It sparkled like fleecy wool. After that, I checked out NGC 3549. It looked exactly like R2-D2. Then, I found by accident NGC 1871. It shimmered, as if it were blackness. Next, I added to my logbook B 445. It looked a bit like a smoke ring. With that checked off my list, I looked for and suspected IC 1273 in Draco. It looked like cotton candy. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I had a chance to see B 221. It appeared as Demi Moore. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I went for NGC 2041 in Canes Venatici. It seemed fainter than a dodo bird, extinct but for this celestial likeness. Then, for a real challenge, I added to my logbook IC 2613. It sparkled like whispy tendrils of nebulosity. Then, I showed some guests IC 311. It appeared as a smoke ring. Then, I hunted NGC 3726. It shimmered, as if it were whispy tendrils of nebulosity.

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 cleaning the bathroom.


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

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