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The Northern Cross Science Foundation is a non-profit organization. On this page we list items for sale at nominal cost. All proceeds go directory to the treasury as donations. Thanks for your support!

observing aids


	Don't leave home without it: Observer's Handbook 2007 from the RASC. Get your copy for only $15.95 – that's $10 off the cover price! Limited quantities. Contact Jeff Setzer for details. This is the ultimate observing guide for 2007, as well as an unparalleled amateur astronomy reference. Having been published for ninety-nine consecutive years, they must be doing something right!
	Find your way among the stars: The David Levy planisphere is a fresh take on the astronomer's basic star finder. All constellations visible from out latitude are plotted, and you can see what's up on any night of the year. Many astronomy facts are printed on the front and back. Contact Kevin Bert.

NCSF logo items

	The ubiquitous T-shirt: Your choice of colors.
	Large coffee mug: Great for those all-nighters at the scope or in the computer room.
	Hooded sweatshirt: Keep your head warm on those cold nights!
There's a lot more where this came from. We have all kinds of clothing, bags, mousepads, and stuff you haven't even thought of! Check it out at the NCSF Cafepress store.

classifieds


	ETX-125 Includes UHTC, Deluxe Field Tripod, Deluxe Autostar Controller, factory 26mm Plossl eyepiece, remote focus cable, remote power supply adapter, SLR/digital camera adapter, Custom Solid Oak Case. Excellent Condition. $750 or unfinished/finished primary mirror of similar value. Contact Don Miles.

	All of these telescopes listed below are from my own personal collection. Each of them has been lovingly cared for since coming into my possession and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Save yourself a bundle by getting a great price to start with and then not have to pay tax and shipping. I need to clean out my garage and find these telescopes a good home! Contact Jeff Setzer if interested in any of the following items: Celestron 8” f/5 Newtonian OTA Black finish, like new – barely used. Complete with aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser and tube rings. Original packaging. NEW PRICE $200 Celestron C4.5 Legendary Celestron 4.5” Newtonian on the excellent Polaris German equatorial mount. This mount is a major step up from common small GEMs, sporting rigid wooden tripod, heavy-duty bearings and slow-motion controls that are silky-smooth. Telescope comes complete with a 6x30 optical finder, 26mm Plossl eyepiece and excellent optics. This telescope has seen a lot of use from its previous owner but it is still in good condition. NEW PRICE $250 Hardin 6” f/8 Dobsonian Good optics and a very solid Dobsonian mount! Comes complete with 6x30 finderscope and two Plossl eyepieces (25mm & 9mm). A perfect beginner’s telescope or second grab-and-go instrument! NEW PRICE $200 Criterion German Equatorial Mount. Stainless steel shafts, counterweight and metal pedestal with legs. Motor drive works but needs adjustment. It’s been through a lot since the 1960’s but they just don’t make them like this anymore! NEW PRICE $50