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Ok it's done ,
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 1:54 am
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.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 2:10 am
by Solsearcher
Good choice , I like mine they easily handle a large payload and mine has never let me down .
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 7:35 pm
by JayTee
Congrats, let us know when it arrives.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 10:33 pm
by Juno16
Great news Jean-Yves!
I'm sure that your will really enjoy your new mount. Congratulations!
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 4:07 pm
by helicon
Looks like a great pick up. Congrats!
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 6:27 pm
by chris_g
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...
Clear Skies,
Chris
Clear Skies
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 6:38 pm
by Thefatkitty
C'est le bon nouvelle Jean-Yves, congratulations!
Patience, mon ami...
All the best,
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 2:19 pm
by messier 111
thx every one .
the wait shouldn't be so long they tell me.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:07 pm
by messier 111
I just received a call from the seller, I'm on the next send from skywatcher.
hope to receive it soon.
I also hope it will be of better quality than the first one I had a few years ago.
this advertising message was brought to you by .... lol.
here is what I said a few years ago on the same subject,
https://theskysearchers.com/viewtopic.php?t=14789
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:45 pm
by Lady Fraktor
Hopefully you have no issues with this one Jean-Yves.
Many years ago the EQ-5 Synta mounts were the workhorse mounts of the hobby.
Not exactly perfect but they did their job night after night.
Once manufacturers started on the bigger and better idea the electronics seem to have slowly performed worse.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm
by messier 111
I just received the email I've been waiting for since May.
my MOUNT as arrives at the store in Montreal, finally.
I can't pick it up until next week because of my work, but I'm happy, that's the most important thing.
side note: I would have liked to become more familiar with a warmer temperature in the evening, but oh well.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:02 am
by Juno16
Very exciting Jean-Yves!!!
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:28 pm
by helicon
messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm
I just received the email I've been waiting for since May.
my MOUNT as arrives at the store in Montreal, finally.
I can't pick it up until next week because of my work, but I'm happy, that's the most important thing.
side note: I would have liked to become more familiar with a warmer temperature in the evening, but oh well.
Fabulous Jean-Yves.
You must be very excited that it has finally arrived!
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:35 pm
by messier 111
helicon wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:28 pm
messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm
I just received the email I've been waiting for since May.
my MOUNT as arrives at the store in Montreal, finally.
I can't pick it up until next week because of my work, but I'm happy, that's the most important thing.
side note: I would have liked to become more familiar with a warmer temperature in the evening, but oh well.
Fabulous Jean-Yves.
You must be very excited that it has finally arrived!
I almost forgot that I ordered it , thx .
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:37 pm
by messier 111
Juno16 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:02 am
Very exciting Jean-Yves!!!
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Yes, I can't wait to go get it. thx .
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:56 pm
by JayTee
messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm
I would have liked to become more familiar with a warmer temperature in the evening
Don't forget, you can practice your setup in the garage to get familiar before you go out into the cold to set it up for real.
Congrats on what promises to be a new fun adventure for you.
Cheers,
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:42 pm
by messier 111
JayTee wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:56 pm
messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm
I would have liked to become more familiar with a warmer temperature in the evening
Don't forget, you can practice your setup in the garage to get familiar before you go out into the cold to set it up for real.
Congrats on what promises to be a new fun adventure for you.
Cheers,
thank you JT,
I don't have a garage but my basement is walk out so it's very easy to get in or out.
I'm going to practice there.
I just hope it goes better than the last one I had.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:29 pm
by StarBru
messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm
I just received the email I've been waiting for since May.
my MOUNT as arrives at the store in Montreal, finally.
I can't pick it up until next week because of my work, but I'm happy, that's the most important thing.
side note: I would have liked to become more familiar with a warmer temperature in the evening, but oh well.
How exciting! You will love it, I'm sure. I can tell you, I was surprised how massive the equatorial head is (and heavier than I want it to be), but it is a wonderful mount!
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:50 am
by messier 111
tomorrow the big day has finally arrived, I'm going to get my mount in Montreal, yessss.
Re: Ok it's done ,
Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:18 am
by Solsearcher
Nice Jean-Yves !! must have been too heavy for customs to mutilate !!
I hope Lunt gets your new build to you in reasonable time .