My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to Devastated Area, I idly mused upon the deep impact of my life's work as I contemplated the shrinking ozone layer. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 4 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 27. It somewhat resembled blackness. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I logged M 106 in Draco. It took me back to the first time I saw two scoops of spumoni ice cream. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I looked at Abell 4. It would be easy to confuse with Gollum. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I looked for and suspected IC 2714. It reminded me of a spider.

After a short break to gulp down my remaining canned margaritas, I identified IC 3185 in Canis Major. It was like 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 ebola.


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

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