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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS ZHUMELL 20X80 SUPERGIANT ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS...
- Page 2 Zhumell customers know that there are plenty of ways to experience the world. They also understand that, however you choose to explore it, the best experience is one that fully immerses you in the world’s most striking details. That’s where our optics products come in. We strive to put...
- Page 3 ENJOYING YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS Caring For Your Binoculars Using Your Binoculars Tripod Mounting Interpupillary Distance Center and Diopter Focus iii. Terrestrial and Astronomical Viewing Astronomical Observation Tips Selecting a Viewing Site Seeing and Transparency Dark-Adapting iii. Tracking Celestial Objects...
- Page 4 CARING FOR YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS Zhumell binoculars are precision optical instruments designed for ease of use and versatility in their application. Your Zhumell binoculars are built with the highest-quality optics and top-notch construction to provide years of reliable functionality, but will require proper care.
- Page 5 CARING FOR YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS WARNINGS • Never look at the sun through your binoculars. Doing so can cause permanent damage to your eyes, including blindness. • Always be sure your binoculars are properly held, secured, or stored. •...
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Page 6: Tripod Mounting
USING YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS To get the most from your Zhumell astronomical binoculars, be sure to understand and properly use these features. Doing so will lead to the most satisfying experience possible from your new optical equipment. TRIPOD MOUNTING Zhumell astronomical binoculars are too large to hold comfortably in your hands while viewing. - Page 7 USING YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS CENTER AND DIOPTER FOCUS Your Zhumell binoculars have both a central focus and a right diopter focus, which allows for greater control over your view. To bring your binoculars into focus, follow these steps: Choose a distant or astronomical object on which to focus.
- Page 8 TERRESTRIAL AND ASTRONOMICAL VIEWING Your Zhumell binoculars are equipped for both large-magnification terrestrial viewing and astronomical viewing purposes. Although they are light enough to hold in your hand, we recommend these binoculars be mounted to a tripod for best results. At high magnification, even the smallest movement of the binoculars results in a large jolt to the view.
- Page 9 ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION TIPS A reliably quick way to judge seeing conditions is to look at bright stars about 40° above the horizon. If the stars appear to twinkle, there is significant atmospheric distortion and viewing at high magnification will not be ideal. If these stars are steadily bright, chances of successful viewing at high magnification are much better.
- Page 10 ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION TIPS TRACKING CELESTIAL OBJECTS The Earth is always rotating about its polar axis, completing one full rotation every 24 hours. This is what defines our “day”, and we see it in the apparent movement of sun and stars throughout each rotation.
- Page 11 COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS THE MOON The Earth’s moon is one of the easiest and most rewarding targets at which to point your binoculars. Its rocky, cratered surface is close enough to be rendered in some detail, and allows for satisfying exploration.
- Page 12 COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS JUPITER Jupiter is our solar system’s largest planet. Through your binocs, you can easily see the planet and observe the changing positions of its four largest moons: Io, Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede. With the right conditions, you may be able to see cloud bands wrapped around the planet and the famous Great Red Spot.
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Page 13: Deep-Sky Objects
COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS DEEP-SKY OBJECTS With dark skies, ideal viewing conditions, and powerful astronomical binoculars, you can observe a number of amazing objects outside our solar system - commonly referred to as “deep-sky objects”. These include star clusters, galaxies, gaseous nebulas, and more. With... - Page 14 COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS Begin by choosing brighter deep-sky objects as your destination. The brightness of an object is measured by its visual magnitude; the brighter an object, the lower its magnitude. Choose an object with a visual magnitude of 9 or lower. Most beginners start with...
- Page 15 ASTRONOMY TERMINOLOGY DECLINATION (DEC.) - The astronomical ZENITH - The zenith is the point in the celestial equivalent of latitude. Declination describes sphere directly above your head. The zenith varies the angle of a celestial object above or below depending upon your location. In general, the the celestial equator.
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Page 16: Warranty
Zhumell products are designed to provide you with the highest quality and best value available, which is why we’re proud to offer a world-class warranty on all of our products. All Zhumell binoculars are covered by a 25-year no-fault warranty.
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