Clear skies in Melb last night. Finally got to try my Chrissy present - Ethos 10mm. I was really concerned that it would not live up to its hefty price tag, but it did. M42, 47 Tuc, Jupiter even Uranus, NGC253 Sculptor GX, NGC2070 Tarantula Neb, M50 and NGC 2362 Mexican Jumping Star and then back to M42 (several times). Apart from fuzzy the blue ball of Uranus, the detail, clarity and wide views were fantastic. Used with my 2x Powermate, Jupiter was enormous, clear and colourful with the big red spot clearly seen. I did notice some coma around the edges, but it was not a distraction. This will probably be the most expensive eyepiece I will ever purchase, but I can't wait to try it out again and again and again.
One happy star gazer.
Rod
PS - My enthusiasm is tempered by those in FNQ - hope alll you guys get through OK.