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Well Grant, you are asking for a lot, but since you are insisting on something that you will not need to replace, then be prepared to spend up big.
As Vlazg has said an AzEQ6 is the mount if you want the best of both worlds, terrestrial and astronomical. Around $2500 at present I think.
Then for eyepieces I would go for Televue, probably the Delos line, a couple of these will be not far short of $1K
Then for the scope I would choose an APO refractor rather than a small Mak, Much better for terrestrial work and able to do wide field as well as high magnification. One in the 100 - 120mm range would be ideal, a number of makers come to mind, William Optics, Astro-tech, StellarVue. Be prepared to spend $2-$3K on the scope.
I view of the above, don't you think you may be better off with a smaller outlay? An ED80 on the Az mount will show you more than you can imagine and will be a great daytime scope. A couple of reasonably priced plossls ($50 each) and you will be set. All up cost maybe $1K.
best of luck working it out, choosing from so much great equipment that is available these days can be fun!
John
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