[ATM] Astro Speak,pilfered from Kingston RASC Astro Notes newsletter

[George Anderson <tillerman1@videotron.ca>]

ASTRO SPEAK  from the Kingston RASC Astro Notes newsletter

What we say:
    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.
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