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 inner workings of world hunger as I contemplated the crystal-clear skies. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 52 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 64. It glowed, rather like dandruff on black satin pajamas. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I observed B 116. It looked like a swarm of bees.

After a short break to munch cheesy poofs, I located B 77. It sparkled like a UFO. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I observed B 508. It looked uncannily like a UFO. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I helped a beginner find IC 3018. It reminded me of cotton candy. Then, for a real challenge, I observed NGC 5172. It was better than 60 grit carborundum on asphalt. After that, I identified IC 3772. It looked like the exhaust from a diesel Suburban.

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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