We offer knobs for Meade 6”, 8”, and 10” Schmidt-Newt secondary. Select knobs for your telescope from the list below. Price is for a complete set of knobs.
A. Knobs for Meade 6” (15 cm) f/5 Schmidt-Newt Secondary
Part: MSN6
Fits: Meade 6” (15 cm) f/5 Schmidt-Newtonian (usually on LXD-55 or LXD-75 mount). Will not fit the older MTS6 Schmidt-Newt.
Knobs: Black plastic, 13 mm (1/2”) diameter
Threads: Stainless steel
Notes:
- These knobs will fit models with the deep dish secondary. They will NOT fit the older models with the flat secondary.
- The factory dust cover will fit normally with Bob’s Knobs installed.
- The knobs sit above the lip of the secondary housing for easy access.
- The factory collimation screw cover must be removed and set aside when Bob's Knobs are installed. The cover is cosmetic only and will not affect operation of the scope.
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B. Knobs for Meade 8” (20 cm) f/4 Schmidt-Newt Secondary
Part: MSN8
Fits: Meade 8” (20 cm) f/4 Schmidt-Newtonian (usually on LXD-55 or LXD-75 mount). Will not fit the older MTS8 Schmidt-Newt.
Knobs: Black plastic, 13 mm (1/2”) diameter
Threads: Stainless steel
Notes:
- These knobs will fit models with the deep dish secondary. They will NOT fit the older models with the flat secondary.
- The factory dust cover will fit normally with Bob’s Knobs installed.
- The knobs sit above the lip of the secondary housing for easy access.
- The factory collimation screw cover must be removed and set aside when Bob's Knobs are installed. The cover is cosmetic only and will not affect operation of the scope.
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C. Knobs for Meade 10” (25 cm) f/4 Schmidt-Newt Secondary
Part: MSN10
Fits: Meade 10” (25 cm) f/4 Schmidt-Newtonian (usually on LXD-55 or LXD-75 mount). Will not fit the older MTS10 Schmidt-Newt.
Knobs: Black plastic, 13 mm (1/2”) diameter
Threads: Stainless steel
Notes:
- These knobs will fit models with the deep dish secondary. They will NOT fit the older models with the flat secondary.
- The factory dust cover will fit normally with Bob’s Knobs installed.
- The knobs sit above the lip of the secondary housing for easy access.
- The factory collimation screw cover must be removed and set aside when Bob's Knobs are installed. The cover is cosmetic only and will not affect operation of the scope.