My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to Twin Peaks, I idly mused upon the impact upon modern astronomy of world hunger 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 34 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 39 in Ophiuchus. It was like cream being swirled into hot coffee.

After a short break to do some yoga, I identified Abell 26 in Scutum. It reminded me of a UFO. After that, I jumped to IC 1230 in Triangulum. It compared favorably with Santa Claus. Then, for a real challenge, I sought NGC 2018 in Orion. It appeared at low power like blackness. Next, I looked for and suspected Abell 37. It looked uncannily like 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 listening to the Monkees Box Set.


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

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