CHICAGOLAND ASTRO-ADS
This page is provided as a free service to amateur astronomers in the greater Chicago area as a place to post astronomy-related classified ads, and to shop for used astronomy equipment.
To submit an ad, click here.
A word of caution If your ad is posted here, you may get responses from various scam artists as well as serious purchasers. Although we've never had any complaints about scam postings, we cannot guarantee the honesty of the people posting ads here, either. We suggest that you complete your transactions face-to-face!
Listings
Reduced price - Celestron fork mounted EQ mount/tripod for C-11 telescope /spotting scope/rotating base plate | |
Asking Price: | $250 or Best Offer |
Seller: | Frank Joseph Spitz |
Email: | frank.j.spitz@gmail.com |
Phone: | 630-852-6757/.630-908-9492 |
Street Address: | 1639 Clemens Road |
City: | Darien |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Mar 15, 2024 |
Description:
Celestron fork mounted EQ mount/tripod for C-11 telescope /spotting scope/rotating base plate
Asking Price: $ 250 OBO Seller: Frank Spitz Email: frank.j.spitz@gmail.com Phone: 1-630-852-6757/1-630-908-9492 (cell) Street Address: 1639 Clemens Road City: Darien State: IL Posted: Jul 23, 2023 Updated: March 15, 2024 Description: 1) Celestron EQ fork mounted tripod and mount, circa 1986, for C-11 telescope.Very sturdy and stable system ($638 new) 2) Revolving plate from Howard Engineering allows 360° rotating of OTA..very convenient addition (~$150 new) 3) Celestron 10x20 spotting scope and mounting bracket (~$80 new) All components in mint condition stored in padded containers. Original invoice prices in parentheses. Original invoice available to verify. Suggested selling price is very negotiable and open to discussion. I live in Darien Illinois. I recently converted my C11 to a go-to system, hence the reason for selling. I recently joined the NAA so as to learn how to maximize the inherent capability this go-to system provides. Sale of this will allow me to add other accessories to my upgraded Go-To telescope. Plus my wife told me that I need to make room in the house. Thank You for looking. Frank Spitz |
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Celestron Skysync GPS Unit | |
Asking Price: | $40 |
Seller: | Jim Hopkins |
Email: | jameshopkins45@gmail.com |
Phone: | 815-347-0571 |
Street Address: | 24142 Merlot Lane |
City: | Plainfield |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Jan 27, 2024 |
Updated: | Mar 17, 2024 |
Description:
Let the GPS satellite system help you align your telescope. Works with any Celestron mount, also Skywatcher, Orion, etc. Don't guess at your position! This unit will input your data as to latitude, longitude, and altitude to within a few feet accuracy. I have used this system on my Celestron 14 inch SCT, a Meade 10 inch SCT, and my current Skywatcher 150mm triplet refractor. Works great.
Jim |
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LX200 Meade | |
Asking Price: | FREE |
Seller: | Tom Victor |
Email: | tomvictor@comcast.net |
Phone: | 847-507-1666 |
Street Address: | 847 Harms Road |
City: | Glenview |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Sep 28, 2023 |
Updated: | Oct 31, 2023 |
Description:
LX200 Meade 12 inch telescope with equatorial mount and buggy. The mother board needs chip replacement otherwise in perfect condition.
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Celestron StarSense Autoalign | |
Asking Price: | $325 |
Seller: | Bill Ward |
Email: | wjward3@comcast.net |
Phone: | 6305266704 |
City: | Glen Ellyn |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Sep 17, 2023 |
Updated: | Oct 3, 2023 |
Description:
Autoalign System works great. Only used a few time and in perfect condition No longer need. All parts included. Original price $460.
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LX200, 10 inch SCT, with Feathertouch focuser, matching dew shield, seldom used, excellent optics | |
Asking Price: | $2,000 |
Seller: | Jim Hopkins |
Email: | jameshopkins45@gmail.com |
Phone: | 8153470571 |
Street Address: | 24142 Merlot Lane |
City: | Plainfield |
State: | IL |
Posted: | May 26, 2023 |
Description:
Meade, LX200, 10 inch, Advanced Coma Free, Smart Mount Tech, has excellent optics, dual fork mount and tripod; extras include a Feather Touch Focuser, Telrad, and matching Dew Shield. Will toss in a 10 inch, off axis solar white solar filter. Used primarily in schools, park district office, churches. public libraries for show and tell, STEM programs, etc.
New would be over $5000 for these add-ons. Asking $2000 firm. Call with any questions. |
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Explore Scientific Firstlight 80 and Twilight Nano Mount | |
Asking Price: | $130 |
Seller: | George Simon |
Email: | gsimon1755@hotmail.com |
Phone: | 6308543693 |
Street Address: | 2490 Golf Ridge Circle |
City: | Naperville |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Apr 3, 2023 |
Updated: | Jun 1, 2023 |
Description:
Almost new, only taken outside a couple times. Costs $239 new. Details:
Item Number FL-AR80640TN Comes With Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software Lens Coatings Fully Multi-Coated Focal Length 640 Focal Ratio f/8 Adapter 40mm draw tube focuser Optical Diameter 80mm Eyepiece 25 mm Plössl Mount Type Twilight Nano Prefer text vs. phone call for initial contact if possible |
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Bushnell Voyager | |
Asking Price: | $75 |
Seller: | Bob Owensby |
Email: | rowensby3@gmail.com |
Phone: | 6303442773 |
Street Address: | 0N120 Ennerdale Lane Unit 1501 |
City: | Winfield |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Dec 25, 2022 |
Updated: | Jun 1, 2023 |
Description:
Like-new Bushnell Voyager telescope for sale. Set-up, but never used.
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ES Twilight-1and Manfrotto 475B tripods for sale | |
Asking Price: | $120 /$220 |
Seller: | Jeff Johnson |
Email: | jjohnson3803@gmail.com |
City: | NAPERVILLE |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Oct 8, 2022 |
Updated: | Jun 1, 2023 |
Description:
Two tripods for sale:
1) Explore Scientific Twilight-1 tripod (no mount head), very good condition Upper leg section diameter is 1.5 inches. Includes spreader / eyepiece tray. $120.00 2) Manfrotto 475B photo tripod with geared elevator column. Very handy for binos or if using straight-through or reflex finders - no need to crouch down. New units are listed for around $500 now. $220.00. Due to weight and size, prefer local pick-up, but will ship. Buyer would cover shipping costs. Contact me for pix. |
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Orion Eyepiece Case w/Misc Olympus OM 1 Body, Lens, Filter, Scope Adapter | |
Asking Price: | $50.00 |
Seller: | John Ehlert |
Email: | johnehlertemail@gmail.com |
Phone: | 6308033775 |
Street Address: | 3427 Redwing Drive |
City: | Naperville |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Oct 8, 2022 |
Updated: | Jun 1, 2023 |
Description:
Orion Hard Plastic Eyepiece Case - 12"x17"x6" - Great condition
Olympus OM 1 Camera Body - Also great condition no issues Misc Lens - 200MM f/4, 135mm f/3.5, 50mm f/1.8, 28 mm f/2.8 2 cable releases Focusing Screen - clear Meade camera adapter 1.25" to OM 1 Misc UV, Polarizing Filter Om 1 Instructions Vivitar 2800 D Flash - note no shoe Fuji 200 print film 24 exposure Please email if interested and I'll send you the pics - thanks, John |
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Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS | |
Asking Price: | $750 |
Seller: | Steve Crittenden |
Email: | leibniz0101@gmail.com |
Phone: | 6308629876 |
Street Address: | 2580 Moss Lane |
City: | Aurora |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Sep 28, 2022 |
Updated: | Jun 1, 2023 |
Description:
Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS (Current new price: $699)
Purchased about 2 years ago. Includes: Orion Sirius Plossl 10mm Orion Sirius Plossl 25mm Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Moon filter Orion glass solar filter (Current new price: $190) Orion 7.2 - 21.6 mm Zoom (Current new price: $129) |
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Orion ED80 and SkyView Pro Goto and accessories | |
Asking Price: | $1,000.00 |
Seller: | Andy Salata |
Email: | andrewsalata1883@comcast.net |
Phone: | 7083053565 |
City: | Tinley Park |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Aug 15, 2022 |
Description:
Orion ED 80mm - F7.5
SkyView Pro Goto Mount Glass White light Solar Filter Orion Telescope Bag 15176C - includes manual Can send pictures by email |
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Almost new, little-used Astronomics AT102ED f7 Refractor | |
Asking Price: | $450 |
Seller: | Jeff Johnson |
Email: | jjohnson3803@gmail.com |
City: | Naperville |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Jun 14, 2022 |
Updated: | Aug 9, 2022 |
Pictures and/or more info: | https://www.astronomics.com/astro-tech-at102ed-4-f-7-ed-refractor-ota.html |
Description:
Less than a year old AT102ED for sale in Naperville. I want to love the scope, but it just doesn't fit my observing style. Original boxes, excellent condition except for a couple of dimples in the Vixen rail from my mount screw. Full description and specs can be found on the astronomics.com site. Depending on specifics, I'd consider a trade or trade plus cash for a faster refractor in the 70-90mm range.
Email me for pics if you're interested. Prefer local sale due to probable high shipping costs, but I'm somewhat flexible. Cash or PayPal only please. |
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Skywatcher ED 120 refractor | |
Asking Price: | $450 |
Seller: | George Simon |
Email: | gsimon1755@hotmail.com |
Street Address: | 2490 GOLF RIDGE CIR |
City: | NAPERVILLE |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Aug 24, 2021 |
Updated: | Jul 13, 2022 |
Description:
Scope was bought used from Cloudy nights Classifieds. OTA (and case) only with lens covers and 2" diagonal with 1-1/4" adapter. Has a finder base but no finder. Also a 1.25" 5mm Skywatcher 1.25" eyepiece and 20mm eyepiece, which I have not used. Glass is very clean. Not-so-good items: 1) focuser is stiff and may need attention. Telescope case looks good but appears to start coming apart if picking up by the handles. Cradling the scope case works and it works fine for storage. Need to clear out some space and this is somewhat large and bulky.
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Meade LX 200 8" | |
Asking Price: | $1500 |
Seller: | Harvey Meyers |
Email: | hcmeyers3@att.net |
Phone: | 1 630-668-1703 |
Street Address: | 1111 Dawes Ave. |
City: | Wheaton |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Apr 21, 2021 |
Updated: | Jul 29, 2022 |
Description:
Item Original Price
LX200 GPS UHTC coating 8" $2,475 Dew Shield $36 Flip Mirror $150 Crawford Focuser $200 Antares 7x50 Finder $83 Bob's Knobs $17 Peterson EZ Focus $30 Peterson EZ Clutch $30 Solar Filter $0 JMI Case $389 Multiple Ocular Holder $40 -------------------------------- Total Original $3,450 Sold together - will not split Local only Original Box Will be glad to demonstrate |
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SBIG ST-i color planetary and autoguider camera | |
Asking Price: | $200 |
Seller: | Eric Claeys |
Email: | naperastro@eccssw.com |
Phone: | 630 200-5890 |
Street Address: | 1307 Champagne Court |
City: | Naperville |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Sep 25, 2018 |
Updated: | Nov 1, 2023 |
Description:
These go for $595 new.
The camera is in great condition and comes with a case and cables. I used it in my Off-Axis Guider, which I no longer use. |
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Hyperstar for Celestron C11-HD | |
Asking Price: | $500 |
Seller: | Eric Claeys |
Email: | naperastro@eccssw.com |
Phone: | 630 200-5890 |
Street Address: | 1307 Champagne Court |
City: | Naperville |
State: | IL |
Posted: | Sep 25, 2018 |
Updated: | Nov 1, 2023 |
Description:
I used the Hyperstar a few times, then got an astronomy camera so no longer use the Hyperstar. It's in excellent condition.
These are $999 new from Starizona. It comes with a Nikon adapter (you can purchase a Canon one from Starizona) and an adapter for an SBIG 8300 camera. For an extra $10 I'll throw in a Bhatinov mask made for use with the Hyperstar (it opens in the middle so you can put it on the C11 when the Hyperstar is on). |