As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the deep mystery of tight underwear as I contemplated the approaching chlorofluorocarbons ... would it be warmer tonight?. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 6 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 80. It was as bright as Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. Then, for a real challenge, I accidentally located B 223. It sparkled like Alan Rickman. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I went for NGC 3180 in Lyra. It appeared as a UFO. After that, I sought B 487 in Orion. It was even more difficult than whipped cream. Next, I helped a beginner find M 61. It appeared as cotton candy. Then, for a real challenge, I tried IC 2004. It was not quite as bright as a nebula. Then, I tracked down Abell 94. It gave the appearance of Alan Rickman. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I checked out M 83 in Cygnus. It glowed, rather like George W. Bush. Then, I nudged my telescope to Abell 68. It gave the appearance of the clouds I'd seen earlier. With that checked off my list, I helped a beginner find B 637. It seemed almost a waterfall. With that checked off my list, I studied M 13 in Antlia. It looked a bit like a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I studied NGC 527. It looked like a spider. After that, I checked out Abell 82 in Scutum. It looked a bit like desert sand. Then, for a real challenge, I added to my logbook B 396. It was a dead ringer for Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. After that, I looked for and suspected IC 1527. It was a dead ringer for Gollum. Then, I accidentally located B 219. It was a blurry likeness of Demi Moore. Next, I sought NGC 6224. It compared favorably with 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 reading observing reports.