Yes, the premium apo refractors are well worth the money.
What we mean:
(A) My spouse has no idea what I spend on astro gear, or
(B) We have no children in our household.
What we say:
Well, yes, with a little work that Tasco you have can make a decent starter scope.
What we mean:
I feel your pain.
What we say:
I live in a moderately light polluted area.
What we mean:
I'm about ready to go on a rampage and shoot out all the street
and flood lights within 10 miles.
What we say:
If you dress properly, cold weather observing is no problem.
What we mean:
I haven't lost any fingers or toes to frostbite yet.
What we say:
This small apo gives the ultimate razor sharp, high contrast views.
What we mean:
I'm not industrious enough to set up a big dob, but this thing sure
was expensive - aren't you impressed?
What we say:
Yes, it takes a few minutes to get set up, but the views through this
big daddy dob are unbelievable.
What we mean:
This behemoth has finally worn me down. Wanna buy it?
What we say:
I can't quite make out the spiral arms in that galaxy.
What we mean:
Where's the galaxy? My night vision died ten years ago.
