My observing report

As I drove up the winding road to the Peak, I idly mused upon the current state of chaos theory 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 31 telescopes set up.

I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 56. It looked like Gollum. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I showed some guests NGC 4262. It glowed, rather like a glimmer of the Big Bang. Then, for a real challenge, I tried for B 127. It was easy, just like a Black Rider hunting for Frodo. After that, I accidentally located M 58. It was a blurry likeness of black pearls on flocked paper. With that checked off my list, I studied NGC 1523 in Cygnus. It appeared to be a cantilever bra. After that, I slewed to Abell 11. It was easy, just like the face of God. Next, I nudged my telescope to M 106. It appeared to be dandruff on black satin pajamas. Next, I checked off B 108 in Canes Venatici. It sparkled like R2-D2.

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 cleaning the bathroom.


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

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