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CHICAGOLAND ASTRO-ADS
Welcome to Chicagoland Astro-Ads! This page is provided as a free service to amateur astronomers in the greater Chicago, Illinois area as a place to post astronomy related classified ads, and to shop for used astronomy equipment within a reasonable radius, enabling buyers to personally connect with the sellers. Your hosts are the Naperville Astronomical Association, one of Chicagoland's many fine amateur astronomy clubs. To submit an ad, see the information at the bottom of this page.
--A word of caution to users of this page: The Internet is prowled by crooks, too. If your ad is posted here, you may get responses from various scam artists as well as serious purchasers. And while we've never had any complaints about scam postings, we cannot guarantee the honesty of the people posting ads here, either. Again, the purpose of this service is to help local astronomers connect; we suggest that you complete your transactions face-to-face! (To you crooks, go looking elsewhere for victims; this page is for local U.S. sales, and the sellers here aren't going to ship overseas!)--
Current Listings:
- For Sale:Orion's SkyQuest 10" XT Dobsonian with IntelliScope package.
2yrs old. Excellent condition dobsonian telescope package! Everything works fantastic with this telescope, and the IntelliScope "push-to" system really lets me enjoy viewing objects instead of just hunting for them for hours. I have two of these and a celstron cpc 9.25 so one has to go. Optics are in perfect condition.
Original Package from Orion includes
* Telescope, assembled base with encoders, IntelliScope controller
* Orion 9x50 right angle correct image (RACI) finderscope
* Orion Sirius Plossl 25mm eyepiece
* Orion Sirius Plossl 10mm eyepiece
* Orion's hard plastic dust cap for the non-mirror end of the telescope
* Original manuals for telescope and Intelliscope hand controller
* Original double-boxed packing boxes
Extras and Upgrades
* Telrad finder (~$50)
* Celestron 1.25" cheshire collimation eyepiece/tube (~$36)
* Intelliscope controller holster (~$20)
* 12v fan mounted to mirror cell to help mirror reach ambient temps quicker, with battery pack (~$20)
* Orion Dual Beam LED flashlight - red/white, variable intensity (~$27)
* Orion padded carrying case for 10" dob tube (~$100)
Asking Price: $650.00 for all
Contact: Brent Grady
Location: Western Springs
Phone: 708-784-9014
Cell: 773-558-6700
email: BGrady@childrensmemorial.org
Posted: May 1, 2010
- For Sale: Meade model 2080 Lx6 8" in very good condition it includes the equipment listed below.
If you have any further questions or would like pictures please email or call me. I am looking to get $1,600 for the scope or best offer. I would prefer to sell everything all together but if the scope goes first I would sell the remaining items separately.
- Meade model 2080 Lx6 8"
- 60mm finder scope
- Telrad spotting sight
- 1000 oaks 8" glass +solar filter
- Orion 2" mirror diagonal/refractor
- 1.25" mirror diagonal/refractor
- 1.25" TeleVue panoptic 19mm
- 1.25" TeleVue radian 10mm
- 2" TeleVue panoptic 35mm
- 3 Celestron vibration suppression pads
- Lumicon sky vector computer encoder system
- 1.25" Meade variable polarizing adapter
- 2-1.25" 2x barlow lens
- Celestron no. 23a, 58, 12 and 80a 1.25" filters
- 1.25" Lumicon o3 filter
- 2" lumicon uhc filter
- Homemade pier for 8" scope
- Equatorial wood tripod
Asking Price: $1,600 or best offer
Contact: Mark Knapp
Phone: 1-630-416-3864
email: mknapp@wideopenwest.com
- For Sale: Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Reflecting Telescope
Description from Seller: This 130 mm reflecting telescope is in perfect condition, and has been used only once. It has computerized auto-find and auto-tracking, along with a built-in database to locate over 4,000 stars and planets and track their movements. It also has a StarPointer finder scope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects. Also included are original manuals and 2 CDs (including "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps). Original price is $449.95 for the telescope and software alone, but will also include a Barlow lens, 2 eyepieces (9 and 25 mm), and a moon filter.
Local pickup only, cash preferred
Asking Price: $320.00
Name: Mark LoVerde
Email: jloverde@wideopenwest.com
Phone: 630-333-6968
City: Naperville
Posted: February 1, 2010
- For Sale: iOpton MiniTower Go-To mount with the upgraded Timken Bearing Package
Description from Seller: iOpton MiniTower Go-To mount with the upgraded Timken Bearing Package
installed by Trapezium Telescope for super accurate tracking,
smoothness, and increased reliability. Includes a new SLIK tripod bag.
Cost new $ 1,160.00 + shipping. Sell for $ 1,000 delivered to your
door locally in the Chicago/northern Illinois area.
Contact: Darryl Hedges
email: darrylray@mac.com
Phone: 630-877-6500
Location: Chicago/northern Illinois
Posted: November 7, 2009
- For Sale: Astronomy Equipment, Eyepieces, Accessories
Description from Seller: All items are in pristine condition. No dents, dings, scratches, chipped paint, etc...:
• Tele Vue 3mm Radian Eyepiece / $ 160.00 + $ 10.00 shipping.
• Tele Vue 5mm Radian Eyepiece / $ 160.00 + $ 10.00 shipping.
• Tele Vue 9mm Nagler Type 6 Eyepiece / $ 225.00 includes shipping.
• Tele Vue 85 Evergreen Refractor Package including Ash Tripod and
Panoramic Mount / $ 2,495.00 + $ 75.00 shipping. Includes upgraded
FocusMate two-speed focuser ($250.00 upgrade), ScopeStuff Glass Solar
Filter ($ 100.00 item), and Tele Vue Sol-Searcher solar finder ($
25.00 item).
• Pelican 1650 Carrying Case for the above package / $ 150.00.
• Celestron 20 x 80 Deluxe Giant Binoculars / $ 275.00 + $ 10.00 shipping.
Contact: Darryl Hedges
email: darrylray@mac.com
Phone: 630-877-6500
Location: If equipment picked-up locally in Naperville/Bartlett area, deduct shipping.
Posted: November 7, 2009
- For Sale: 10 inch dobson telescope
10 inch dobson telescope w/carrying strap and with clausing mirror coatings,( worth $180 )rigel quickfinder along with Orion deluxe quick adjust observers chair 199 bucks, also have other accesories and eyepieces
Price: $700 OBO
Contact: James O'Neill
Phone: 630-464-8089
email: bassmon@live.com
Location: Addison, IL
Posted: September 14, 2009
- For Sale: TV Eyepieces and Powermates, Canon 18x50 Binoculars
Nagler 2 in. 22 type 4 - $350.00
Nagler 1.25 in. 16 type 5 - $175.00
Nagler 2 in. 2x powermate - $150.00
Nagler 1.25 5x powermate - $100.00
Canon 18x50 is binoculars - $500.00
*$1200.00 for all
Contact: Elmer Johnson
Email: ewjoh@hotmail.com
Phone: 630-655-1249
Location: Darien, IL
Posted: July 5, 2009
- For Sale: Celestron 5" GOTO Telescope
I have a brand new Celestron 5" GOTO telescope. (114 mm SLT).
It comes with two eyepieces (10mm and 25 mm). The telescope is in an excellent condition. It comes with a field tripod, star seeker and a database with 4000 sky objects that include Planets, Messier Objects, NGC's and other DSO's.
I am willing to sell it a throw away price of $225. Current market price is $350 excluding Shipping and handling and tax. I will also throw in recent issues of Sky and Telescope Magazine and other star gazing documents that came with the original telescope. I will deliver the entire package within 60 miles of radius (I am located in Palatine, IL).
Price: $225
Contact: Nishant Karve
Phone: 847-873-4872
email: nishant.karve@gmail.com
Posted: April 06, 2009
- For Sale: Meade 7" Maksutov LX50 w/Sky Wizard
I am second owner of a 11 year old 7" Maksutov LX-50 in good condition.
Package Includes:
- Meade Maksutov-Cassegrain LX50, D=178mm, F=2670mm, f/15, EMC Super multi-coated optics.
- Enhanced 4000 step encoders, lat. & dec. upgrade kit (both installed by previous owner).
- Meade adjustable field tripod
- Meade equatorial wedge
- Orion 8x50 finder
Additional items:
- Orion/Celestron Sky Wizard, Model 3, V3.51, with serial cable. Can be used alone or with programs like TheSky (not included).
- Thousand Oaks Optical Solar View, Type A+, full aperture solar filter
- Kendrick light/dew shield
- Celestron Plossl 26mm eyepiece
- Meade 2x Telenegative Barlow Lens
- Orion EZ Finder II Reflex Sight
e-mail for pictures or with questions
Price: $875 for scope, tripod, wedge, and finder. $1100 for everything. At this time I will not sell accessories without selling scope first.
Contact: Darren
e-mail: mailaddress001@aol.com
Location: Lisle, IL - Local pickup or meet within 75 miles
Updated: March 23, 2009
- For Sale: Celestron 8" telescope w/ Deluxe heavy duty tripod with added fine adjustments.
With 9,11,18,20,26,& 40MM eyepieces and 2X Barlow. Will include many photo (digital & film) adapters along with a Nikon FTN camera. Everything is like new condition. Used only about 3-4 times. Price: $850.00 or offer (will not separate) Must pick-up here in Naperville.
Contact: Vic Frederick
City: Naperville Il 60565
Phone: 630-961-4520 if not home, leave message
Posted: December 20, 2008
- For Sale: Galileo Telescope
Galileo FS120DX 1000x120 mm Reflector telescope. Sold with case, tripod, eyepieces including zoom, weights, 3x3 element barlow lens, Mars electronic eye finder and Galileo planetarium CD-ROM. Used very little and in excellent condition. $100.
Location is in Wheaton, IL
email: grandmany@sbcglobal.net
Posted: September 12, 2008
- For Sale: William Optics Discontinued Model with Equatorial Goto Mount
Used twice. $1,800 firm originally $2,735. Located in Milwaukee but willing to deliver within a 150 mile radius. Also available an Orion Sirius equatorial goto mount used twice also. Scope include rings and dovetail plate.
Contact: Daniel Schwind
Phone: 1-262-538-1408
e-mail: newheartdanno@yahoo.com
Posted: August 16, 2008
- For Sale: C-8 Telescope
I have an older C-8 telescope in great shape for sale. For more information, please contact me at one of the options below.
Price: $900/obo
Contact: Ray Iozzo
Phone: 708-278-9028
e-mail: ray1176@sbcglobal.net
Location: Naperville
Posted: April 20, 2008
- For Sale: Meade 12.5" DOB
I am the third owner. All bearings have been reworked and on a scale of 1-10 it goes where pushed at about 9.
- All bearing surfaces have been redone with good stuff!
- It has a counter balance system.
- Optics are very good and are well adjusted via laser and mechanical measurements.
- It has a very good two-speed 2" focuser with extender and 1 1/4" insert.
- Telrad.
- Good laser for adjustment.
- Magellan 1 with external provision for 9 volts - I use the Orion battery pack.
- I have the Orion blue wrap package and a top cover.
- I use a Ace leveling device for the set up - this is included.
- There a few eyepieces included, but we can talk about those.
Price is $875. Will provide picture to serious prospects.
Contact: Carl Balke
Phone: 608-362-0432
e-mail: carlbalke@charter.net
Location: Beloit, WI. I will deliver half the distance to the buyer with a limit of 150 miles.
Posted: January 3, 2008
Commercial Friends of the N.A.A.: |
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Astronomical Neckties & Ceramic Tiles by Hazel Stevens Designs
As featured in the Jan '04 issue of ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE, Hazel Stevens Designs offers hand-painted ceramic tile in "astro" and nature themes, washable, cotton, 2-sided reversible mens' neckties in "astro" themes and washable silks and batiks. We also have hand-painted glass and cards, and jewelry too!!
Contact: View our current line of merchandise at www.hazelstevensdesigns.com
Email: Hazel Stevens at hazelstevensdesigns@yahoo.com |
Astronomy Book Available
"Objects in the Heavens - edition 3.5" by Peter Birren, member of the NW
Suburban Astronomers, is a digest-sized deep-sky viewing list and fieldbook
for use at the scope (or binoculars) to find out what to see and where it
is. 676 objects of magnitude 10 or greater, 153 double stars and 186 "city
objects" have been culled from 33 different catalogs.
Contact: See http://www.birrendesign.com/astro.html for more details. |
Astronomy Book Available
"A Field Guide to Double Star Observing" by Joe DalSanto, is a concise introduction to double star observing. It includes introductory and "how-to" chapters, four seasonal star-hops with numerous eyepiece sketches, and a catalog of over 400 doubles for small scopes with room for your observations. Softbound, water resistant cover for use at the telescope, 145 pages; just $15 postpaid in US.
Contact: See http://www.geocities.com/astyjoe/doublestarobserving.html for more details or E-mail joe.dalsanto@hp.com |
To submit an ad for posting, e-mail the ad information to: ads@naperastro.org . Be sure to include your full name (no anonymous postings!); also an e-mail address and/or telephone number where potential buyers can reach you. You must provide your city; you may also include a street address if you would like it listed. We do not host photographs of your items on our site, but you may include links to photos or other details if you have them on your own webspace.
Ads must be of an astronomical nature; they can include items wanted or for sale, information wanted, or searches for other area amateurs sharing a specific interest with you. The service area for this page is a 70 mile radius from Naperville, Illinois; this includes Racine Wis.; Rockford, Ottawa and Kankakee Ill.; Michigan City, Ind.; and, of course, Chicago. The concept is for buyers to be in reasonable driving distance from sellers.
The Naperville Astronomical Association reserves the right to edit ad content and select whether or not to run any ads submitted, and in no way provides any warranties on their content or the materials listed in them, nor accepts any responsibility for typographic errors. The N.A.A. will attempt to post submitted ads reasonably promptly, and remove them in the same manner when the submitter instructs us via e-mail to do so, but is not able to guarantee this service. We may remove ads which have remained posted for an extended period on our own.
For more information on the N.A.A., check out our website via the site menu on the left. For the other area clubs' websites, see our Links page. If you would like to put a link to this page on your site, feel free to do so; for the HTML code to add a little picture button, just drop us a request at ads@naperastro.org.
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