Slow motion control knobs

I have an Orion Skyview Pro 120 EQ Refractor. Tonight while viewing, somehow I managed to snap the plastic slow motion control knob on the RA axis control. Now I can't control that axis unless I use the true track drive motors.

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement knob for this? I looked on Orion's website but couldn't find any knobs for sale.

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

Contact Orion's customer support and ask for a replacement. I find that when dealing with large companies about items that are small and low cost, they often supply replacements for free in the name of customer service.

Hi Bruce -

Those slow-mo knobs are junk, and they always break - usually it is the metal clips inside the knobs which hold them onto the shafts that break..

Order some nice ones from focusknobs.com - I immediately ordered an aluminum set from focusknobs.com for my Skyview mount - at $19 for a pair, it was well worth it. They are well made, fit perfectly, look great, and will never break.

It is suprising, because the skyview mount is actually quite well made, but the hollow plastic knobs are such junk!

-Jake

I second the suggestion on getting knobs from FocusKnobs (check the Astromart home page for the link as they are a sponsor). I just got a set of knobs to replace the plastic ones (one of which is broken) on my CG-5 mount. They are first rate quality and not too expensive - look good, too!