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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS ZHUMELL TACHYON 25X100 ASTRONOMY 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. •...
- Page 6 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 far too large to hold comfortably in your hands while viewing.
- Page 7 USING YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS EYEPIECE FOCUS Your Zhumell binoculars have individual eyepiece focus, which allows for greater control over your view. Each eyepiece is focused using the diopter ring directly behind the lens. 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 SEEING AND TRANSPARENCY Atmospheric conditions are of the utmost importance when considering viewing conditions for your astronomical binoculars. These conditions are commonly referred to as “seeing.” When seeing is good, star twinkling is minimal and objects appear steady in your lenses.
- Page 10 ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION TIPS DARK-ADAPTING YOUR EYES When you go out into the dark, your eyes need time to adjust. You will initially be able to see only a fraction of the stars and objects your eyes are capable of. Remain in the dark (don’t look at any lights or cell phones) for at least 30 minutes, and your eyes should be around 80% of their full dark-adapted sensitivity.
- 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 THE STARS Through your binoculars, stars will appear much as they do to the naked eye - as tiny points of light against a dark sky. Even powerful binoculars cannot magnify stars to appear as anything more than these pinpoints. - Page 14 COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS You will need a small number of additional resources to successfully employ starhopping as your night-sky positioning technique. A star chart or atlas that shows stars to at least magnitude 5 is required.
- 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.