{"title":"Astronomy Bob's Knobs Collimation Screws","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bobs-knobs-sistema-di-collimazione-rapida-per-sct-celestron-11-pol","title":"Bob's Knobs Quick Collimation System for Celestron 11-inch SCT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\nBob's Knobs Quick Collimation System for Celestron 11\" SCT\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eBob's Knobs Quick Collimation System for Celestron 11\" SCT\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eastronomy accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to improve convenience, compatibility, and setup management.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003ePractical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned to integrate easily into your astronomical setup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUseful accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eDedicated compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned for the use indicated in the title.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTargeted use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGreater convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSimple integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMore organized workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAstrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eMain technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAstronomy accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBob's Knobs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBob's Knobs Quick Collimation System for Celestron 11\" SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; padding: 15px; margin-top: 30px; border-left: 4px solid #007acc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTake advantage of free shipping throughout Italy for orders over €199.99!\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bob's Knobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51120701374680,"sku":"SCR per Celestron (7628)","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0722\/6072\/files\/ec04cac554897df8e95ead8f6cda9d13.jpg?v=1764069964"},{"product_id":"bobs-knobs-sistema-di-collimazione-rapida-per-sct-meade-10-pol-f-10","title":"Bob's Knobs Quick Collimation System for 10\" f\/10 Meade SCT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBob's Knobs Quick Collimation System for 10\" f\/10 Meade SCT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eCollimation knobs for all 10\" f\/10 Meade telescopes (LX90, LX200, LX200ACF, LX200R, others)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis item is compatible with all 10\" Meade models that feature 6 collimation screws on the secondary mirror. The package includes an Allen wrench for the safe removal of the original screws.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe telescope dust cover can be installed even when the Bob's Knobs are mounted. If this is not possible, an optional spacer kit is available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Bob's Knobs is extremely simple and safe: the package includes a detailed manual that will guide you through the process of removing the factory screws and installing the Bob's Knobs. In particular, by replacing the screws individually, one at a time, there is no risk of the secondary mirror detaching from its cell. We also recommend pointing the telescope downward so that gravity helps stabilize the secondary mirror within its cell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollimation is essential for achieving optimal observational results, especially when operating at high resolution, both visually and during imaging. The factory-supplied screws are often quite inconvenient to adjust, especially when working in the dark, in uncomfortable thermal conditions, or while looking through the instrument. This obviously requires significant effort and a non-negligible waste of observational time. Bob's Knobs simplify this task, as they are equipped with a knob that is easy to handle even in the dark, with gloves, or in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach telescope requires a different set of knobs, as the length of the collimation screws increases with the telescope diameter. 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