My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to another winding road only known to those from my support group, I idly mused upon the subtle meaning of chaos theory 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 59 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 14 in Scutum. It shimmered, as if it were dandruff on black satin pajamas. With that checked off my list, I observed NGC 2898. It was even more difficult than the last six objects I'd seen. With that checked off my list, I accidentally located Abell 15. It seemed almost the eternal nothingness of being. With that checked off my list, I looked for and suspected Abell 65. It was not quite as bright as a cantilever bra. Then, I looked for and suspected B 587. It looked a bit like the last six objects I'd seen. After that, I stumbled upon M 16. It looked like the last six objects I'd seen. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I studied NGC 5170. It would be easy to confuse with a waterfall. With that checked off my list, I added to my logbook B 366. It seemed fainter than the eye of God. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I looked at Abell 50 in an unknown constellation that looked like a toaster. It seemed almost spent coals, faintly glowing. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I tried NGC 1124. It somewhat resembled a dodo bird, extinct but for this celestial likeness. Then, I added to my logbook Abell 46. It reminded me of Dubya. Next, I found M 29. It glowed, rather like desert sand.

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 ebola.


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

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