Had first light with the 17mm Nag last night. I am very, very impressed. Just like all the TV range, this has that WOW factor built in. Clear and precise, with a dark sky background and explicit detail. Jupiter was fantastic, it was either a very clear viewing night or a very good eyepiece, especially when used with the 2X Powermate. The bands, colour and red spot were awesome. Orion neb, Tarantula neb and several other messier objects all hunted down with fantastic results. Added the OIII and both nebs bloomed out of the sky.
I love my 10mm Ethos and 12mm Nag, but this one just shot to first place. The only down side is the weight. At 725 gms it is by far the heaviest eyepiece I have, and when combined with the powermate, puts a real strain on the scope balance.
But all in all a great eyepiece, which just about completes my set (but I'll probably capitulate and get another next year
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Clear skies
Rod
