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Post by messier 111 »

I finally made my choice.
the winner is eqr6 pro with belt drive.
My TS 125mm telescope arrived in Montreal.
I needed a solid mount.
I discussed with razz and juno16 and after weighing the pros and cons, my choice was clearer.
Thank you both for your answers to my questions.
now I have to wait, but not so long I am told.
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I LOVE REFRACTORS , :sprefac:

REFRACTOR , TELE VUE 85MM f7 , TS-Optics Doublet SD-APO 125 mm f/7.8 .

EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , zoom Svbony 7-21

FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .

Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive , on the way here .

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Good choice , I like mine they easily handle a large payload and mine has never let me down .
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Congrats, let us know when it arrives.
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Great news Jean-Yves!

I'm sure that your will really enjoy your new mount. Congratulations!
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Post by helicon »

Looks like a great pick up. Congrats!
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Good choice, I've been using mine for two years now. Running at 59% rated capacity, my guiding runs about .3 to .7, depending on sky quality and seeing.

Mine isn't belt driven. The warrantee is almost up, so I'm considering the Rowan belt mod for mine. My belt driven az-eq5 runs between .1 and .2

You'll be pleased for years to come...

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Post by Thefatkitty »

C'est le bon nouvelle Jean-Yves, congratulations!

Patience, mon ami...;)

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Post by messier 111 »

thx every one .

the wait shouldn't be so long they tell me.
I LOVE REFRACTORS , :sprefac:

REFRACTOR , TELE VUE 85MM f7 , TS-Optics Doublet SD-APO 125 mm f/7.8 .

EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , zoom Svbony 7-21

FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .

Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive , on the way here .

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Jean-Yves :flags-canada:
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