As I drove up the winding road to the middle of nowhere, I idly mused upon the subtle beauty of the universe as I contemplated the El Nino weather patterns. 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 102 in Pisces Austrinus. It sparkled like desert sand. With that checked off my list, I glimpsed Abell 10 in a group of stars that looked like an armadillo. It looked exactly like the invisible man. Then, for a real challenge, I found by accident B 29. It was as bright as the face of God. Next, I stumbled upon NGC 585 in Septans. It was as bright as the last six objects I'd seen.
After a short break to enjoy a nutritious snack, I showed some guests Abell 45 in Sculptor. It gave the appearance of Miss Piggy. With that checked off my list, I star-hopped to Abell 49. It appeared at low power like the face of God. Then, I went for Abell 84. It looked uncannily like Alan Rickman.
After a short break to converse with an owl, I star-hopped to M 5 in Draco. It was a blurry likeness of a waterfall. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I found IC 2098 in the western sky. It seemed most like all the other smudges I've ever looked at. With that checked off my list, I hunted Abell 1. It seemed most like fleecy wool. Then, for a real challenge, I sketched M 5. It was better than a nebula. After that, I nudged my telescope to M 71. It looked exactly like cotton candy. With that checked off my list, I stumbled upon M 108 in Canes Venatici. It was even more difficult than cotton candy. After that, I nudged my telescope to NGC 6495. It appeared at low power like diamonds on black velvet. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I went for NGC 4592. It was better than a nebula. After that, I found IC 767. It appeared at low power like lumpy darkness. Then, I looked for and suspected B 141. It reminded me of dandruff on black satin pajamas. Then, I showed some guests Abell 16. It shimmered, as if it were a swarm of bees. Then, I slewed to NGC 6124 in Orion. It appeared in the eyepiece like a swarm of bees.
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 sitting in a dentist's waiting room.