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Old 21-02-2011, 10:20 AM
mikesim (Mike)
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Ethos vs Nagler type 4

Hi folks,
I'm looking to get the best 'amateur' eyepieces available for both DSO and planetary visuals. I have dark skies and getting a CGEM C1100 edge HD. I suppose if you can afford it, may as well get the best to have the best experience right away? I dont have astigmatism but do use glasses for close in reading.

I have read plenty that suggests the naglers are the way to go but havnt seen much comment on the Ethos vs Nagler.
My plan is to get:
-2 x 2" powermate
-13mm, 17mm, 21 or 22 mm (ethos or nagler 4), and 31mm nagler type V.

1) Is the Ethos worth the extra money (i.e ethos 17mm = $751 vs nagler type 4 17mm at $351).
2) Does my proposed range of EP's sound OK ( C11 x say 30 factor = max 300 to 400 magnification under great skies). Am I missing anything or doubling up?

Appreciate your comments or direction to prior threads.

Cheers
Mike
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