the same question i have!
Okay thanks. I was starting to go crazy looking through the building wondering if i missed purchasing something that collects those items.
The Astrolab is an old LE. Kiwi has brought most of the already expired LE's for people to do if they want. I'm not sure if back then it forced you to spend all that Gold. From the way it's worded, I would say nothing changed.
Glad I could help!