My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the impact upon modern astronomy of underwater basket weaving as I contemplated the low fog. Would it rise, or not?. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 18 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 33. It reminded me of Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. After that, I added to my logbook NGC 5246. It seemed fainter than a little triangle. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I helped a beginner find Abell 20. It appeared as a nebula. After that, I tried for M 26. It sparkled like a spider. Next, I looked for and suspected NGC 5962. It was even more difficult than Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. Then, for a real challenge, I checked off M 74. It was a blurry likeness of a smoke ring.

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 spending the evening reading blogs.


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

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