Happy & Excited

[manny]

Hi eveyone
My name is Manny and I am a newcomer to astronomy my wife bought me a 60mm tasco refractor last christmas (no that is not why I am happy or excited ) but it certainly sparked an interest in the night sky. I then started
reading and searching the web for all astronomy related material when I
came across IIS and let me say this site is a pleasure to be a part of. The knowledge the constructive criticsm the comradierie the pleasant members and help given makes this site unique.
Now why am I happy and excited ? My wife has just ordrered a 12" lightbridge for me from Bintel who once again are absolutely fantastic.
Scope should arrive friday so I hope I dont spoil eveyones viewing.

Thanks
Manny

[Terry B]

Welcome and enjoy the much bigger scope.

[matt]

Hi manny and welcome.

IIS is certainly all those things, and more

You'll be made to feel very welcome here and the pleasant nature of the members certainly sets it apart from whatever else is out there.

Congrats on the new scope and check in to the website frequently to share your adventures

[Phil]

wow you have a very good wife there. Hope you enjoy your new scope. It will be alot different then looking threw a 60mm telescope.
Phil

[manny]

yes Phil she certainly is she'll probably want me to buy her a goldmine in return lol

[rmcpb (Rob)]

Well that certainly blows the 4" increase rule out of the water. I think I would be keeping that wife

[xstream (John)]

Originally Posted by manny

yes Phil she certainly is she'll probably want me to buy her a goldmine in return lol

Or shares in Argyle.

Welcome aboard manny.

[sheeny (Al)]

Manny and your wife!

Wow! You'll notice the difference going from 60mm to 300!

Al.

[Gargoyle_Steve (Steve)]

Congratulations Manny - a 12" reflector is an awesome pice of telescope, and you will see so much more through it - bigger, brighter, better - bloody awesome!

We don't know your good wifes name but please assure her that she is a treasure - not only for being willing to spend the money on such a scope, but for making probably the best available choice as well.

[Ric]

Hi Manny and welcome to IIS. The 12" is a great scope, your going to love it.

Cheers

[astro_nutt]

Welcome Manny and Mrs Manny..WOWIE!!..A 60mm tasco and a 300mm lightbridge..please keep the 60mm cause this is the first scope your lovely wife has brought you and your introduction to the sky..but the lightbridge would provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment..you are both truely blessed!!
Cheers!

[manny]

thank you everyone for all the positive comments on my forthcoming lightbridge. I will definetely be keeping the Tasco as it will hopefully foster an interest in astronomy for our granddaughter as she gets a little older (1 year in July).

Once again thanks
Manny

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Hi Manny,
You'll find the 60mm handy for terrestrial viewing still.
Congrats on your Lightbridge.

[astroron (Ron)]

Hi Manny and welcome , I still have my 60mm refractor, it is now 21 years old and it still gets used for terestrial and moon watching, as my signiture says I also have a 16" reflector which gets lots of use.
Great wife you've got there.