Ethos - First Ever Look T hrough One

[John]

My garden is far from ideal for the deep sky so I'll not get a scope larger than my 12" dob. As it outperforms my refractors on the Moon and planets as well as the deep sky it's "win win"

I still really enjoy using refractors though, especially for binary stars. An 8" refractor is not affordable or practical for me though wheras a 12" dob with good optics is

Apologies to Shaun though - this is really off topic

[Stu]

Cheers Stu ... that's over 10 Moons in one eyepiece..... maybe they should have been called "Tardis"

It sounds like I would be wasting my time asking for recommendations then, as they all sound good even so I do wonder which one will suit my 400 and 500 focal lengths most (forget solar system objects as targets I am happy with the SLV's) but clusters such as Hercules, the Wild Duck and the Double I like lots

I reckon 17 or 13 for the Esprit Shaun.

If you ever intend to take it somewhere dark to have a go at the Veil and NAN then 17, otherwise 13.

These are 21, 17 and 13 in the Esprit on a range of targets

Lumicon or Astronomik UHC and you would be sorted :-)

[m.tweedy]

I love all my Ethos but my favourite is still the 21. It tends to hog the scope for most if not all of the night on everything from Galaxies to both types of Nebulae and Globulars are a sight to behold.

[Stu]

I love all my Ethos but my favourite is still the 21. It tends to hog the scope for most if not all of the night on everything from Galaxies to both types of Nebulae and Globulars are a sight to behold.

I think it totally depends upon your scope though Michael. In my 16" at SGLX, the 21 stayed in the scope for much of the time on deep sky observing, except when usurped by the 31mm Nag on The Crescent Neb.

On shorter focal length scopes though there are times when the 17 and even 13 can perform a similar role.

[Pig]

John,

I wouldn't say it is off topic....its most enjoyable to be honest

Stu,

Great post detailing the targets available.... very useful info.....sounds like the 13mm will be a good starting given my current set ups  There is one on ABS at the mo.

Mike,

I love the affection shown when you call me piggy, if I was a women I would wed you

[Pig]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 13mm Ethos incoming

[faulksy]

John,

I wouldn't say it is off topic....its most enjoyable to be honest

Stu,

Great post detailing the targets available.... very useful info.....sounds like the 13mm will be a good starting given my current set ups  There is one on ABS at the mo.

Mike,

I love the affection shown when you call me piggy, if I was a women I would wed you

dont have to be the opposite sex to get married you no

[alan potts]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 13mm Ethos incoming

My golly you really did try hard to resist didn't you . 

Oscar Wilde, the only way to deal with temptation is to yield to it! You have.

Great eyepiece you will love it.

alan

[Pig]

Its a tough life Alan.... on both marriage & temptation  I am not sure which would be the toughest choice Mike or the Ethos

[Pig]

How annoying is that..... agreed on the sale and they sold it to someone else

[m.tweedy]

that is so annoying

[mapstar]

How annoying is that..... agreed on the sale and they sold it to someone else

That's just despicable  My 13E will never be sold and like hens teeth second hand 

[John]

How annoying is that..... agreed on the sale and they sold it to someone else

Thats annoying Shaun - usually people honor the 1st serious offer to buy

I hope you were not "gazumped" by a slightly higher offer - that would be very poor form

[Pig]

Never mind I am sure another will come along, I cant deny I am a tad disappointed to be honest

Not that I agree with the ethic and it is not something I would do but he was probably just using me as a back up should the first buyer drop out

[Pig]

Never mind John its water under the bridge now.

I expressed my disappointment to him and explained that he could have been upfront with me  He had the audacity to say if the payment doesn't go through from the other party concerned he will contact me  I told him that I have withdrawn my interest as honesty is key to me.

[John]

Never mind I am sure another will come along, I cant deny I am a tad disappointed to be honest

Not that I agree with the ethic and it is not something I would do but he was probably just using me as a back up should the first buyer drop out

I've often had more than one potential buyer for something I'm selling but I always let them know that I have an earlier expression of interest and will get back to them, either way, once the outcome of that is known. Then we all know where we stand.

[Pig]

I agree John, it is very simple to me... I am sure he will justify it to himself

[alan potts]

Shuan,

Thats not cricket, it would annoy me, I always conduct myself the way John outlined. Lets hope another comes along.

Alan

[Pig]

Thank you Alan, morals do seem to elude some people I am afraid...

[faulksy]

Its a tough life Alan.... on both marriage & temptation  I am not sure which would be the toughest choice Mike or the Ethos

that made me laugh out loud . shame about the 13e though shaun. isnt there one on abs

[Pig]

That was the on Mike :-)

[allen g]

I had the same experience 3 years ago. Someone inserted a 100* into my scope and it was over. I have the 21 and 10 Ethos as well as other TVs all of which are absolutely great and habit forming. My 21 delivers 3.5* FOV in my TV np101 which is 7 moons (nagler 31 results in 9). A super combination for rich field viewing of high quality. Easy way to empty the pocket. Enjoy the moment.