Coronado PST -2010-02-02

I'm likely to be moving within a couple of months and I'd like to sell one of my telescopes on the equipment trader page or just by word of mouth. Here is the info. Coronado PST 499 Double-stack w/TMax 795 Coronado Hard Case 89 Malta Mount 129 Celestron 25mm Plossl free Orion Observing Canopy free Total 1512 Like new contdition. Will sell for 1100. Will bring to a TAAS meeting for your inspection. Thanks! Paul Murphy 315-559-7487

Stellarvue mount -2010-01-16

I am selling a Stellarvue MGE mount with a wooden tripod. The mount itself has built in encoders and I will provide the encoder cable that connects to any DSC (it also has aDSC holder built in at the top). It also has very smooth slow-motion controls with paddle locks. It requires a Vixen type dovetail, but if you call Stellarvue, they can provide you with Losmandy parts if needed. The tripod is wood (Alder I believe) and is quite stable. It also has a pop in Appleply accessory holder that hold up to 6 eyepieces and/or barlows. I bought this mount in October of '09 from Stellarvue, therefore it is still under warranty until October of '10 (I will give you the receipt and my cell phone number, in case you need to prove the warranty period to Stellarvue). The mount is very stable if you keep the weight below 25 lbs., but I believe the capacity is 30-35 lbs. I will be honest, it does not have a counterweight capability, so adding too much weight will unbalance it fairly easily. But, It's a perfect grab and go option, weighing in at 20 lbs. total (mount and tripod). I am asking $450 obo. Don't get put off by the low price, there is nothing wrong with it, I just need extra money to buy a Celestron CGEM mount for AP. It was $800 when I bought it from

12 Inch Meade LX200 GPS -2009-12-08

FOR SALE 12 Inch Meade LX200 GPS. Includes tripod and JMI case. $2300 plus shipping. Telescope was seldom used, in mint condition. TELRAD and finder scope included. 505-856-1593.

Meade case with seven eyepieces -2009-12-08

FOR SALE Meade case with seven eyepieces. $ 300. All eyepieces are Super Plossl and multi-coated. 32 mm, 12.4 mm, 40 mm, 26 mm, series 4000 9.7 mm, 6.4 mm and 26 mm. All eyepieces are in excellent condition and include cases. Case also contains one empty case. 505-856-1593.

Discovery 12.5 -2009-07-09

For Sale: 2007 Discovery 12.5" PDHQ Split-tube dobsonian telescope - $1500.00 (does not include shipping). Cash, Cashiers Check or Money Order. Includes adjustable altitude bearings for balancing scope without counterweights, Telrad, Zhummel 8x50 RACI finder scope, 7" fan, rechargeable battery pack for fan, azimuth degree circle and 2 galvanized steel strips for mounting a digital level for altitude degrees. I am the original owner having purchased from Discovery in March 2007. The scope is in excellent shape having been kept inside our motorhome except when in use. I am selling it because my back will not tolerate carrying the bottom half of the scope, weighing 54 lbs, up/down 5 steps anymore. Here is a link to the Discovery website for specs: Discovery Telescopes Please feel free to email or call me with questions or for more pictures. Email: TheAndrewsGrp@aol.com Phone: 505-450-9236 I would prefer to sell locally so as to avoid having to ship. I am willing to drive up to 300 miles to meet a buyer.

Orion 100mm f/9 ED Refractor -2008-11-19

I have an Orion 100mm f/9 ED refractor for sale. This scope is a great buy for a 4 inch class refractors. Extra low dispersion glass element (ED) means that there is virtually no color aberration. This is an optical tube assembly (OTA) which means it has no diagonal or eye pieces. I have added mounting rings and a dovetail mounting rail. OTA without the rings and rail retailed for $999 but I will sell all for $400. The scope is in very good condition with only slight indications of usage. I will ship at the buyer’s expense but prefer to deliver or you pink up in the Albuquerque area. Contact Dale Murray at dwmurray.1@netzero.com or call (505)286-9533

Dome Wanted -2008-05-09

I'm looking for a 8 to 10 ft used observatory dome... contact me at jb589 @yahoo.com

For sale -2008-02-07

Sky & Telescope, Astronomy magazine back issues in good condition. S&T Jan '65 - Dec. '82 in S&T binders; also Jan. 83 - Apr. 2001, plus a few extra. Astronomy Aug. '73 - Dec. '87 in Astronomy slipcovers, also Feb. '79 - Jan. '97. $150 for the lot. Prefer pickup (near Taos, NM) Ferdi de Souza (575) 770-4553 upward@starband.net

For Sale -2008-01-01

North Star "Goto" Bushnell high power reflector scope with 3-inch reflector mirror. Has interactive computerized tracking technology. Red Dot LED finderscope. 20mm 1.25" diameter eyepiece 4mm 1.25" diameter eyepiece Barlow magnification lens Remote hand-held control. Kinematic mount. Like brand new. $150.00 If interested, please call Francis at 832-0638

For Sale -2008-01-01

Collectable Telescope Originally purchased as an observatory field telescope in 1958 and retired from service in 1972, it was sold to a private collector in 1973. This scope represents the ultimate in (now antique) professional custom instruments. It has been meticulously maintained and cherished over the years as a magnificent showpiece and prized collectible. The telescope, with equatorial motor drives and heavy-duty wooden tripod weighs approximately 95 pounds. Custom built in 1958 by R. R. Cook and Carroll Instruments of Pasadena, California, it is replete with a 4 1/4 inch objective lens, 5 inch shroud, 1 1/4 inch eye piece optics, 2 1/2 inch finder scope with illuminated target reticule, solid brass focusing assembly and fittings, focal length ratio of F/15 with hand held remote control unit for celestial positioning and tracking. Asking $7,500.00 Payment Terms ? Cash or Cashier's Check Only. No Trades. FOB Albuquerque, NM. Buyer assumes cost of shipping and handling. Good shape ? however, sold as is, where is. Contact Bob - (505) 833-4000 or (760) 978-4122 Cell.

For Sale -2008-01-01

8" Meade Dob - raised base, w/3 adjustable feet, round level finder attached, plastic lens cover. 4 - EYE PIECES: 1 University 4.0 mm KONIG Multi-coated, 1 Meade Super Plossel 28 mm Multi-coated, 1 Meade Series 4000 Super Plossel 9.7, 1 Meade 2X Telenegative Amplifier. 6 - 28 mm Filters: 4 Meade, 1 Celestron, 1 Astronomik UHC 1 Orion Metal carrying case 13x9x6 1 Telrad 1 Green light Laser pen Price: $475.00 Cash Phone: 265-4336

For Sale -2008-01-01

Takahashi 5inch refractor telescope with mount, tripod and extra lenses in new condition Takahashi FS-128 5? f 8.1 Fluorite Apochromat Refractor with EM-200 Mount (equatorial motor mount with remote control, polar alignment telescope and counter weights), wooden tripod SE-L, 7 x 50 Takahashi finder scope with holder, diagonal prism (1.25), and 5 oculars. Oculars: MC LE 5 mm, MC LE 7.5 mm, MC LE 18mm MC LE 30mm and Teleview 2X Barlow. All equipment (except tripod) in original boxes. Used twice due to personal eye damage. A Rolls Royce of scopes in perfect, new condition. Price: $7,950 OBO Contact Stan Schmidt at (505) 856-1592

For sale -2007-12-06

TeleVue-60 telescope, focal length 360mm f/6. TeleVue 60 degree diagonal. TeleVue 9mm type 6 eyepiece. T-mount for a Nikon SLR camera. I purchased this system 2-3 years ago to take photos with my camera. Have recently purchased a telephoto lens and no longer have a need for it. I paid over $1500 (list ~$1800), am asking $1000. Will include an inexpensive tripod. Roger Assink 505-345-2957

For Sale -2007-12-03

Orion SkyView Pro 8" reflector telescope with equatorial mount. Includes 2 Sirius Plossl eyepieces and Tru Trac dual axis drive. Very good condition, $450. Contact Jeff Tovey (505) 463-0712 and leave message