As I drove up the winding road to Dinosaur Point, I idly mused upon the deep impact of the universe as I contemplated the approaching back of the front... would seeing and transparancy improve soon?. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 8 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 56. It appeared in the eyepiece like the invisible man. After that, I looked for and suspected IC 350. It seemed most like the face of God. Then, for a real challenge, I accidentally located IC 1298. It reminded me of an inflamed monkey butt.
After a short break to drink a slurpie, I looked at M 6 in Pisces Austrinus. It reminded me of a whale spouting. With that checked off my list, I looked for and suspected B 379 in Canis Major. It seemed fainter than ripples of water. Then, I checked off M 83. It was even more difficult than diamonds on light grey velvet. After that, I observed NGC 1995. It looked like desert sand. With that checked off my list, I tried IC 2361. It was as bright as a cantilever bra. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I checked off NGC 5624 in Virgo. It was better than the face of God. With that checked off my list, I hunted B 508. It gave the appearance of a nebula. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I added to my logbook M 57. It reminded me of Smokey the Bear. After that, I glimpsed NGC 3577. It was a dead ringer for Demi Moore.
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 phone sex.