MEADE LIGHTBRIDGE (Apertura, GSO enclosed tube) 6", 8”, 10", 12", 14", 16" NEWTONIAN

We offer knobs for the Meade Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO primary and secondary, along with stronger springs to support the primary mirror. Select the type of knobs/springs for your telescope from the list below. Price is for a complete set of knobs.

A. Knobs for Meade Lightbridge (Apertura, GSO) 8” f/6 Primary

Part: MLB8pri
Fits: Meade Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO 8” (20 cm) f/6 telescopes with factory collimation screws. Will not fit scopes with factory collimation knobs.

Primary collimation
  • Knobs: Black plastic, 30 mm (1-1/4”) diameter, 5-point fluted
  • Threads: Plated steel
Primary Lock
  • Knobs: Black plastic, 25 mm (1”) diameter, knurled
  • Threads: Stainless steel
Notes:
  1. If your primary looks different from our photograph, or already has factory collimation knobs, these knobs will not fit.
  2. The telescope optical tube assembly will clear the rocker box with primary knobs installed.
  3. Primary adjustment knobs are slightly larger than shown in the photograph and do not have an orange insert.
$34.95

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B. Knobs for Meade Lightbridge (Apertura, GSO) 10” f/5 Primary

Part: MLB10pri
Fits: Meade Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO 10” (25 cm) f/5 telescopes with factory collimation screws. Will not fit scopes with factory collimation knobs.

Primary collimation
  • Knobs: Black plastic, 30 mm (1-1/4”) diameter, 5-point fluted
  • Threads: Plated steel
Primary Lock
  • Knobs: Black plastic, 25 mm (1”) diameter, knurled
  • Threads: Stainless steel
Notes:
  1. If your primary looks different from our photograph, or already has factory collimation knobs, these knobs will not fit.
  2. The telescope optical tube assembly will clear the rocker box with primary knobs installed.
  3. Primary adjustment knobs are slightly larger than shown in the photograph and do not have an orange insert.
$34.95

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C. Knobs for Meade Lightbridge (Apertura, GSO) 12” f/5 Primary

Part: MLB12pri
Fits: Meade Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO 12” (30 cm) f/5 telescopes with factory collimation screws. Will not fit scopes with factory collimation knobs.

Primary collimation
  • Knobs: Black plastic, 30 mm (1-1/4”) diameter, 5-point fluted
  • Threads: Plated steel
Primary Lock
  • Knobs: Black plastic, 25 mm (1”) diameter, knurled
  • Threads: Stainless steel
Notes:
  1. If your primary looks different from our photograph, or already has factory collimation knobs, these knobs will not fit.
  2. The telescope optical tube assembly will clear the rocker box with primary knobs installed.
  3. Primary adjustment knobs are slightly larger than shown in the photograph and do not have an orange insert.
$34.95

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D. Knobs for Meade 16” f/4.5 Lightbridge (Apertura, GSO 14" and 16") Primary

The Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO 14" and 16” primary is already equipped with primary collimation and lock knobs from the factory.
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E. Springs for Meade Lightbridge (Apertura, GSO) 8”, 10", 12" Primary

Part: CNspr
Fits: Meade Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO 8”, 10", 12" Newtonian telescopes.

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. We recommend that the mirror locking screws remain in place for additional control. Note: These springs will not fit 16" telescopes.

$19.95

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F. Knobs for Meade Lightbridge (Apertura, GSO) 6", 8”, 10", 12", 14", 16" Secondary

Part: CNsec35
Fits: Meade Lightbridge, Apertura, and GSO 6", 8”, 10", 12", 14", 16" Newtonian telescopes.

Knobs: Black plastic, 13 mm (1/2”) diameter
Threads: Stainless steel

$22.95