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- Page 2 Zhumell telescope. We also have more information available on our website at www.zhumell.com. Please let us know about your experiences with your Zhumell telescope. We would like to hear your feedback and see your astrophotographs.
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Page 3: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS PTICAL Highest Useful Magnification 200x Limiting Magnitude (Visual) 12.8 Limiting Magnitude (Photographic) 10.8 OUNT R.A. Adjustment Manual Worm Gear Dec. Adjustment Manual Worm Gear Clock Drive Axis R.A. Clock Drive Power 2 - 9V Batteries NCLUDED TEMS •Optical Tube Assembly •6x30 Finderscope •ET-7 Equitorial Mount •Adjustable Speed Clock Drive... - Page 4 Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean any parts of the telescope. Do not remove optical elements from telescope as doing so may affect the alignment of optical components when reassembled. If telescope needs realignment, contact Zhumell or another professional. EGEND ELESCOPE 1.
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Page 5: Telescope Assembly
ELESCOPE SSEMBLY 1. Extend tripod legs to comfortable working height and tighten wingnuts to ensure stabil- ity. Separate tripod legs and ensure that the legs are extended to equal heights. The top of the tripod should be level to ensure stability when mounting telescope. - Page 6 6. Tighten all setscrews on the mount assem- bly to prevent movement of mount. Tighten the set screw on the counterweight to prevent movement of weight on balance shaft. Screw threaded end of balance shaft into the thread- ed receptacle opposite the telescope mount- ing bracket on the upper part of the mount.
- Page 7 OME NOTES ON VIEWING Never look at the sun without using a solar filter. When using a solar filter, do not remove the full lenscap, view only through the small opening in the lenscap. Looking at the sun without proper use of a solar filter can cause permanent eye damage.
- Page 8 SING THE The clock drive included with your telescope is designed to track the move- ment of stars. It will help keep stars in your field of view during long periods of viewing as long as the telescope is properly polar aligned and the clock drive is properly used.
- Page 9 EGINNING BSERVATION For beginning observation, the moon is one of the easiest and most enjoy- able objects to view. You can acquaint yourself with the movements of the telescope by simply pointing the telescope at the moon and using the various adjustments to move the telescope.
- Page 10 DVANCED HARTS AND Star charts and setting circles will allow you to find the location of any known celestial objects viewable by your telescope. By using the measurements listed on the mount and the coordinates provided in a star chart, you will be able to find stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies for exploration with your telescope.
- Page 11 ORTHERN EMISPHERE OLAR LIGNMENT 1. To align your telescope in the Northern Hemisphere, first find the location of Polaris in the night sky. You can easily find polaris by using the Big Dipper to “point” at Polaris. The two stars which make up the edge of the dipper in the Big Dip- per will roughly “point”...
- Page 12 OUTHERN EMISPHERE Polar alignment in the Southern Hemisphere is more difficult that in the Northern Hemisphere because there is no corresponding pole star to use for alignment in the Southern Hemisphere. Polar aligning in the Southern Hemishpere is a two part process because of this. A rough alignment must first be made based on your viewing location.
- Page 13 2. Find a bright star in the viewfinder of your telescope and use the R.A. and Dec. adjustment cables to center it in the crosshairs. Work up to your most powerful eyepiece, centering the star in the viewfinder each time you replace the eyepiece.
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Page 14: Finding Celestial Objects
INDING ELESTIAL Once your telescope is polar aligned, you must set the hour circle in order to use the measurements listed on the mount to find celestial objects. Once the hour circle is properly set, you will be able to use the coordinates listed on star charts to find objects for viewing in the night sky. - Page 15 STRONOMY Magnification To determine the magnification of a telescope and eyepiece combina- tion, divide the telescope focal length be the eyepiece focal length. Magnification (x) = Telescope Focal Length (mm)/Eyepiece Focal Length (mm) Ex: 6.3mm Eyepiece with a 114x1000mm telescope. Magnification = 1000mm/20mm Magnification = 50x Focal Ratio...
- Page 16 STRONOMY .) - The astronomical equivalent of latitude. Declination describes the ECLINATION angle of a celestial object above or below the celestial equator. The sky over the northern hemisphere has a positive declination. The sky over the Southern hemisphere has a negative declination.
- Page 17 ELESCOPE - The objective is the front lens of a telescope. The measurement listed for objec- BJECTIVE tive lenses is the diameter of the lens. A larger objective allows more light to enter a telescope and provides a brighter image. The objective diameter is also sometimes referred to as the aperature of a telescope.
- Page 18 To obtain warranty service the damaged Zhumell must be returned to Zhumell along with $25 to cover shipping and handling. When you return your Zhumell to us please send a letter that explains the problem. This is important. Sometimes the problem is obvious as when we open a box and the pieces fall out.
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- Page 20 Please enjoy your Zhumell telescope. If you have any questions, comments, or stories about expe- riences with your Zhumell telescope, we would like to hear them. We are confident that you will be pleased with your new Zhumells and hope to hear from you soon.
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