On behalf of the heirs, we have made an inventory of all the items that were being used in both his 5 meter dome and a roll-of-roof-observatory. In this listing, we’ve done our best to give a description of the items and their value (both new and second-hand). But due to the sheer quantity and the lack of documentation there could be some minor errors :-(.
But more important: they stood in the observatories for quite a long time, so they’ve suffered a little form dust and humidity – but that had mainly an impact on their aesthetics – less so on the optics (dust caps stayed on!).
Telescopes
50cm truss-tube Newtonian (carbon trusses), f/4.5 – but f/3,3 thanks to focal reducer/corrector. On a super heavy-duty mount (MK – made by Michael Knopf). The telescope is made by Astro Optik Philipp Keller (now ASA-Astro Systeme Austria), optics from the renowned company Lomo (St-Petersburg).Sold !!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): unknown
- Lichtenknecker Optics 300mm “dual focus telescope” (Newton or classical Cassegrain). Primary mirror has 1615mm focal length.
Value (new): unknown
Value (second-hand): unknown
- MTO-11CA, the classical Russian Maksutov (1000mm f/10 telephoto lens, also called “Russentonne”). Complete with pouch and a (very complete!) set of 6 front-filters!
Value (new): € 400
Value (second-hand): € 200 ??
Telescopes mounts
Celestron G11 (made by Losmandy, so equivalent to the Losmandy G-11) – motorised but without electronics (try for example the OnStep-solution)Reserved…
Value (new): € 2.000
Value (second hand): € 700-1000 ??
- A second Celestron G11 (made by Losmandy, so equivalent to the Losmandy G-11) – motorised with 492 Digital Drive system, one counter-weight
Value (new): € 2.500
Value (second hand): € 1400 ??
Eyepieces
- Miscellaneous microscope eyepieces in 1 1/4” barrel (31,75mm). Probably Bertele-style optics
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): unknown
- Miscellaneous microscope eyepieces in 32mm barrel (slightly to wide to fit 1 1/4″ barrel). Probably Bertele-style optics
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): unknown
Barlow lenses
Diagonals
- 2″-barrel: Meade – Meade – Televue Everbrite (old version). But they all need a good cleaning!
Value (new): $ 150 – 400
Value (second hand): € 100-200??
- 1 1/4″-barrel, 2x no-name. They too need a good cleaning!
Value (new): $ 50 – 75
Value (second hand): € 25 -35 ??
Cameras and -accessories
- DMK 41BF02 (TIS, The Imaging Source), firewire-connection, 1280x960px, 60fps – with 2″-adapter
Value (new): € 500?
Value (second hand): € 150 ??
- DMK 41AF02.AS (TIS, The Imaging Source), firewire-connection, 1280x960px, 60fps
Value (new): € 500?
Value (second hand): € 120 ??
- ST-7, SBIG – parallel port connection
Value (new): $ 2.000?
Value (second hand): € 120 ??
Apogee Alta E32, 2184x1472px (Kodak KAF-3200E/ME sensor), TCP/IP-connection, cooling: 50°C below ambientSOLD!
Value (new): € 12.500?
Value (second hand): € 500??
Correctors/reducers/field flatteners
Miscellaneous
- Primary mirror (Cassegrain-style), 300mm diameter, f=1620 (f/5,4). Probably a backup for the dual-focus telescope mentioned above. Serial number 9008BC01, comes in protective wooden box.
Value (new): € 5000?
Value (second hand): € 1500 ??
- Secondary mirror for Newtonian telescope, 79mm major axis (56mm minor axis). Comes with holder (no vanes/spider… though)
Value (new): € 200 ?
Value (second hand): € 100??
- Howie Glatter-style laser-collimator (not sure if it’s an early version, or a self-made clone? But same high quality!) with Square Grid holographic attachment
Value (new): € 500
Value (second hand): € 220??
!! SOLD !!
175mm APO (TMB-design), f=1400mm, APM-telescopesSold!
Value (new): € 19.000
Value (second-hand): € 12.500 ??
175mm APO, f=1300mm, Lichtenknecker Optics — “Voll Apochromat Fluorite”. Weights 21,2 kg (including tube-rings and all possible extension rings…).SOLD!
Value (new): € 10.000 ??
Value (second-hand): unknown
Lichtenknecker Optics FFC (FlatFieldCamera) 760/4.0—with internal focusing motor!SOLD!
Value (new): € 5.500 ??
Value (second-hand): € 2.000-2.500 ??
Vixen 80mm f=910mm achromatSOLD!
Value (new): € 300
Value (second-hand): € 100
AstroPhysics 1200GTO mount, complete with electronics and (lots) of counterweightsSOLD!
Value (new): € 13.000
Value (second hand): € 7.000 ??
Binocular
Docter Optic, Nobilem 15x60BSOLD!
Value (new): € 1.000
Value (second hand): € 400 ??
Televue TRF-2008, 0,8x Photo Reducer/Flattener, for 480mm to 700mm refractor – for TV85/ProntoSOLD!
Value (new): € 385
Value (second hand): € 250
CCDT67 – Astro-Physics 0,67x telecompressorSold!
Value (new): € 190
Value (second hand): € 120
Tele Vue Big Barlow 2x (2″ barrel)SOLD!
Value (new): € 380
Value (second hand): € 175 ??
Tele Vue 4x Powermate (2″ barrel)SOLD!
Value (new): € 580
Value (second hand): € 250??
Meade Barlow 2x (1 1/4″ barrel), Series 4000SOLD!
Value (new): € 60
Value (second hand): € 20 ??
- Meade Illuminated Reticle
Eyepiece, 12mm (MA)SOLD!
Value (new): € 99
Value (second hand): € 40??
Meade Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece, 9mm (model 07067)SOLD
Value (new): $ 62
Value (second hand): € 30 ??
Meade 14mm UWA (Super Wide Angle — Series 4000 — 82° AFOV)Sold!
Value (new): € 250
Value (second hand): € 80 ??
Meade 8,8mm UWA (Super Wide Angle — Series 4000 — 82° AFOV)Sold
Value (new): € 200
Value (second hand): € 80 ??
Meade 4,7mm UWA (Super Wide Angle — Series 4000 — 82° AFOV)SOLD!
Value (new): € 150
Value (second hand): € 80 ??
Vixen LV 25mm, 50° AFOVSOLD!
Value (new): € 99
Value (second hand): € 40 ??
Vixen AV30mm, 70° AFOV (collectors item!!)SOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): € 400 ?? (collectors item!!)
Pair of 28mm König eyepieces (52° AFOV ??), 1 1/4″-barrelSOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): € 40 ??
9mm orthoscopic eyepiece, University Optics brand, 1 1/4″-barrelSOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): € 40 ??
6mm orthoscopic eyepiece, Viking-brand, 1 1/4″-barrel OptionSOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): € 40 ??
70mm Kellner, probably Japanese?SOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): unknown
Meade 40mm SWA (Super Wide Angle — Series 4000 — 67° AFOV)Sold!
Value (new): € 250
Value (second hand): € 80 ??
Meade 32mm SWA (Super Wide Angle — Series 4000 — 67° AFOV)SOLD!
Value (new): € 200
Value (second hand): € 80 ??
12mm König eyepiece (52° AFOV ??), Viking-brand, 1 1/4″-barrelSOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): € 40 ??
8mm König eyepiece (52° AFOV ??), Viking-brand, 1 1/4″-barrelSOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): € 40 ??
- U
nknown corrector or reducer (Optec?) – doesn’t correspond with the cardboard box :-(! But it could give a clue... SOLD!
Value (new): unknown
Value (second hand): unknown
Tele Vue Paracorr, type 1, Coma Corrector, 2″ barrelSOLD!
Value (new): $ 235
Value (second hand): € 150??
- Pyxis
Field Rotator 2″, generation 1, Optec InstrumentsSOLD!
Value (new): $ 1300 ?
Value (second hand): € 400??
10 responses to “For Sale: Astronomical Equipment, the heritage of an active Amateur Astronomer (Belgium)”
HI, I will be interested into
– 12mm reticle eyepiece
– Televue 4X Barlow
– Maybe a diagonal, but it depends of its quality…
Please let me known the practical elements around acquisition and delivery…
Thanks,
Hello,
I am interested ? How should we proceed ? cordially
Hello Philippe,
I would be interested by the pair of 28 mm Konig eyepieces.
I am ready to buy them for 40 Euros.
Sincerely.
Roland Boninsegna
Bonjour,
Je m’appelle Linssen Pascal, je fait partie d’Astronamur et je suis intéressé par:
Tele Vue Big Barlow 2x (2″ barrel) et Televue TRF-2008, 0,8x Photo Reducer/Flattener, for 480mm to 700mm refractor – for TV85/Pronto
J’offre 400€ pour l’ensemble des deux mon offre vous convient elle ?
Bien à vous.
Bonjour,
Je m’appelle Linssen Pascal, je fait partie d’Astronamur et je suis intéressé par:
Tele Vue Big Barlow 2x (2″ barrel) et Televue TRF-2008, 0,8x Photo Reducer/Flattener, for 480mm to 700mm refractor – for TV85/Pronto
J’offre 400€ pour l’ensemble des deux mon offre vous convient elle ?Bien à vous.
Bonjour,
Je m’appelle Linssen Pascal, je fait partie d’Astronamur et je suis intéressé par:
Tele Vue Big Barlow 2x (2″ barrel) et Televue TRF-2008, 0,8x Photo Reducer/Flattener, for 480mm to 700mm refractor – for TV85/Pronto
J’offre 400€ pour l’ensemble des deux mon offre vous convient elle ?Bien à vous.
Hello,
I would like to buy the Tele Vue Paracorr, type 1 for 150€. Could you tell me the shipping costs and how I should transfer the money?
Best regards
Michael Wynands
Hello,
I was interested in buy the AP1200 mount.. I didn’t understand if it has been already sold. Please let me know.
Best regards
Carlo
Hi Carlo,
yes indeed, unfortunately for you it is already sold… I’ve updated the website right now…
mvg,
Philippe
Hi,
is Vixen 910mm achromat and UO ortho 9mm still available? Would you be able to provide few more photos?
Thanks
Peter