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Bob's Knobs

Bob’s Knobs extremely simplified the collimation process by replacing the factory screws and thumbscrews.  While looking through the eyepiece you can reach around on most scopes and quickly adjust collimation without tools. There will be no more need for an allen wrench or screwdriver.  The knobs are made from black oxide steel and are solid, durable and high quality products.

Bob’s knobs produce knobs for Catadioptric telescopes, Newtonian telescopes and mounts.  There are knobs for major telescope brands, such as Meade, Celestron, Losmandy, Takahashi, Orion and many other brands.  They also offer knobs for no-tools setup of Losmandy and Celestron tripods.
 

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Meade 8" f/10 SCT w/6-Screw Secondary
Fits all Meade 8 inch (20 cm) f/10 SCT versions with six screws on the secondary housing (LX90, LX200). The inner screws are for collimation. NOTE: Earlier Meade 8 inch (20 cm) telescopes have three screws on the secondary housing. These scopes require different knobs. Do not use knobs for the 6-screw secondary on the 3-screw secondary. The screws on these knobs are too long.

$16.00

Picture of Bob's Knobs Primary Mirror Springs for Meade LightBridge
Primary mirror springs as supplied by the factory can sag from the weight of the mirror cell. Our stainless steel replacement springs are stronger and provide adequate support to maintain primary mirror collimation. Fits 8", 10" and 12" LightBridge.

$16.00

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Celestron 8" SCT w/Metric Collimation Screws
These knobs will fit only 2005 and later C8 models that have black Phillips factory collimation screws. All C8 models make prior to 2005 and all post-2005 models with silver factory collimation screws require C8 standard knobs. Check that our screw threads match the factory screw threads before installing.

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Thumbscrews for Takahashi Mewlon 180
No Tools Needed! It's easy ... just grab a Bob's Knob and turn. You can even do it while looking through the eyepiece on most scopes. And you'll never drop that pesky little Allen wrench or screwdriver in the grass again. Installation is a snap with included instructions, and you can undo the modification at any time.

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Thumbscrews for Takahashi Mewlon 210
No Tools Needed! It's easy ... just grab a Bob's Knob and turn. You can even do it while looking through the eyepiece on most scopes. And you'll never drop that pesky little Allen wrench or screwdriver in the grass again. Installation is a snap with included instructions, and you can undo the modification at any time.

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Thumbscrews for Takahashi Mewlon 300
No Tools Needed! It's easy ... just grab a Bob's Knob and turn. You can even do it while looking through the eyepiece on most scopes. And you'll never drop that pesky little Allen wrench or screwdriver in the grass again. Installation is a snap with included instructions, and you can undo the modification at any time.

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Meade 8" f/10 SCT w/3-Screw Secondary
Fits all Meade 8 inch (20 cm) f/10 SCT versions with three screws on the secondary housing (2080, LX10, LX50, LX90, LX100, LX200).

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Meade 8" f/6.3 SCT
Collimation Knobs for Meade 8" f/6.3 SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Meade 10" f/6.3 SCT
Collimation Knobs for Meade 10" f/6.3 SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Meade 10" f/10 SCT
Collimation Knobs for Meade 10" f/10 SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Meade 12" SCT
Collimation Knobs for Meade 12" SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Celestron 8" SCT w/Standard Collimation Screws
These knobs will fit all C8 models made prior to 2005, and all 2005 and later models EXCEPT those with black Phillips factory collimation screws. The black-screw model requires C8 metric knobs.

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Celestron 9.25" SCT
Collimation Knobs for Celestron 9.25" SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Celestron 11 inch (28 cm) w/Flat Secondary Housing
Knobs for Celestron 11 inch (28 cm) f/10 SCT w/flat secondary housing.

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Celestron 5" SCT
Collimation Knobs for Celestron 5" SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Takahashi TSC-225 SCT
Collimation Knobs for Takahashi TSC-225 SCT

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Intes MK-65
Collimation Knobs for Intes MK-65

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Intes MK-66
Collimation Knobs for Intes MK-66

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Intes MK-67
Collimation Knobs for Intes MK-67

$19.95

Picture of Bob's Knobs Collimation Knobs for Celestron 11 inch (28 cm) w/"Trifid" Fastar Secondary Housing
Knobs for Celestron 11 inch (28 cm) f/10 SCT w/"Trifid" Fastarâ„¢ secondary housing.

$19.95

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