My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the morality of the universe 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 31 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 83. It seemed most like a waterfall. Then, I found by accident IC 3560 in Perseus. It was as bright as the clouds I'd seen earlier. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I studied IC 2224 in Sagittarius. It looked a bit like diamonds on black velvet. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I showed some guests Abell 93 in Ursa Minor. It was easy, just like nothing I'd ever seen before. After that, I sketched Abell 33 in Camelopardalis. It was a blurry likeness of Miss Piggy. After that, I hunted B 646. It sparkled like the last six objects I'd seen.

After a short break to recite my mantra, I found M 49. It gave the appearance of a waterfall.

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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