For Sale: Astronomical Equipment, the heritage of an active Amateur Astronomer (Belgium)


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

Value (new): unknown

Value (second hand): unknown


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

Value (new): € 2.000

Value (second hand): € 700-1000 ??


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 ??


Value (new): € 12.500?

Value (second hand): € 500??


Correctors/reducers/field flatteners


Miscellaneous

Value (new): € 5000?

Value (second hand): € 1500 ??

Value (new): € 200 ?

Value (second hand): € 100??


Value (new): € 500

Value (second hand): € 220??


!! SOLD !!

Value (new): € 19.000

Value (second-hand): € 12.500 ??


Value (new): € 10.000 ??

Value (second-hand): unknown


Value (new): € 5.500 ??

Value (second-hand): € 2.000-2.500 ??


  • Vixen 80mm f=910mm achromat SOLD!

Value (new): € 300

Value (second-hand): € 100


Value (new): € 13.000

Value (second hand): € 7.000 ??


Binocular

  • Docter Optic, Nobilem 15x60B SOLD!

Value (new): € 1.000

Value (second hand): € 400 ??


  • Televue TRF-2008, 0,8x Photo Reducer/Flattener, for 480mm to 700mm refractor – for TV85/Pronto SOLD!

Value (new): € 385

Value (second hand): € 250


  • CCDT67 – Astro-Physics 0,67x telecompressor Sold!

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 4000 SOLD!

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° AFOV SOLD!

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″-barrel SOLD!

Value (new): unknown

Value (second hand): € 40 ??


  • 9mm orthoscopic eyepiece, University Optics brand, 1 1/4″-barrel SOLD!

Value (new): unknown

Value (second hand): € 40 ??


  • 6mm orthoscopic eyepiece, Viking-brand, 1 1/4″-barrel Option SOLD!

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″-barrel SOLD!

Value (new): unknown

Value (second hand): € 40 ??


  • 8mm König eyepiece (52° AFOV ??), Viking-brand, 1 1/4″-barrel SOLD!

Value (new): unknown

Value (second hand): € 40 ??


  • Unknown 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″ barrel SOLD!

Value (new): $ 235

Value (second hand): € 150??


Value (new): $ 1300 ?

Value (second hand): € 400??



10 responses to “For Sale: Astronomical Equipment, the heritage of an active Amateur Astronomer (Belgium)”

  1. 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,

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Hi,
    is Vixen 910mm achromat and UO ortho 9mm still available? Would you be able to provide few more photos?
    Thanks
    Peter

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