My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the morality of the internet as I contemplated the ominous thunderheads on the horizon. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 35 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 48. It was like lumpy darkness. Next, I stumbled upon M 67. It looked exactly like the pillars of creation.

After a short break to empty my output buffers, I stumbled upon IC 1448. It was not quite as bright as Krylon Ultra-Flat Black.

After a short break to empty my output buffers, I showed some guests B 621 in Perseus. It looked a bit like Smokey the Bear. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I found by accident NGC 111. It took me back to the first time I saw 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 stale peeps.


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

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