My observing report

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.


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

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