Zhumell ECLIPSE 114 WITH MOTOR DRIVE Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE 114 WITH MOTOR DRIVE REFLECTOR TELESCOPE

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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 high-performance products in the hands of our
customers so that they can experience the world up close,
with their own eyes.

With Zhumell, you get field-tested, precision-crafted optics at
the best possible value. So even if you’re just starting out as
an amateur birder or astronomer, you don’t have to settle for
entry-level products. Zhumell customers enjoy life’s pursuits,
hobbies, and adventures in rich, colorful detail- the kind of
detail that only high-performance optics can produce.

At Zhumell, we design our binoculars, telescopes, and
spotting scopes for discerning, price-conscious users
who are uncompromising on quality. If you’re looking for
accessibly priced optics that will bring your world within
reach, you’re looking for Zhumell.

Enjoy the eclipse.

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ENJOYING YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

i. Warnings

ii. Cleaning and Maintenance
iii. Collimation

1. Caring For Your Telescope

2. Specifications

3. Parts List

4. Telescope Legend

5. Telescope Assembly

6. Viewing Through Your Telescope

7. Beginning Observation - The Moon

8. Intermediate Observation - Planets

9. Advanced Observation

10. Astronomy Formulas

11. Astronomy Terminology

12. Telescope Terminology

13. Warranty

i. Checking and Aligning Your Finderscope
ii. Using the Motor Drive
iii. Manual Adjustment with Motor Drive

i. Getting Started - Adjustments
ii. Polar Alignment

iii. Finding Celestial Objects

a. Northern Hemisphere (Polaris)
b. Southern Hemisphere (Star Drift)

i. Rough Alignment
ii. Star Drift Alignment

i. Setting the Hour Circle
ii. Using the Setting Circles
iii. Using the Motor Drive

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WARNINGS

• Do not use telescope or finderscope to look at the sun without

an appropriate solar filter. Doing so will cause permanent and
irreversible eye damage.

• Never use an eyepiece filter as a solar filter. Only solar filters will

completely cover the opening of the optical tube and provide
proper eye protection.

• Make sure no screws are loose before using telescope.

• Do not drop or shake your telescope as doing so may damage

the optics, or harm you or the people around you.

Zhumell telescopes are precision astronomical instruments designed
for ease of use and versatility in their application. As with any
telescope, Zhumell telescopes require some technical knowledge
of stellar movement and optical properties. We have provided
basic instructions for telescope use and astronomical viewing in
this manual.

Your Zhumell Eclipse 114 Reflector Telescope is built with the
highest-quality optics and top-notch construction to provide years of
reliable functionality, but will require proper care.

If, after reading this manual, you still have questions about your
Zhumell telescope, please visit http://www.zhumell.com for
more helpful tips and contact information. Our customer service
representatives are available to address any problems you encounter
with your telescope. Please let us know about your experiences; we
would like to hear your feedback. Enjoy your Zhumell.

CARING FOR YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

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USING YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

A telescope is carefully aligned during construction, and great care should
be taken to maintain this alignment over the life of the telescope. Cleaning
should be done as little as possible and then only with mild soap solution
and a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not rub elements when cleaning. Blot optical
components gently and allow telescope to air-dry. Store telescope in its box
or in a telescope case when not in use. Do not use pure alcohol or solvents
to clean any parts of the telescope. Do not remove optical elements from
the telescope as doing so may affect the alignment of optical components
when reassembled. If telescope needs realignment, contact Zhumell or
another professional.

1. Brush telescope optics with camelhair brush or blow off dust with an ear

syringe (can be purchased at any pharmacy). Do not use a commercial
photographic lens cleaner.

2. Remove organic materials (e.g. fingerprints) with short gentle strokes

using soft white tissue paper and a solution of three parts distilled
water and one part isopropyl alcohol. You may also add one drop of
biodegradable dish soap to one pint of the homemade solution. Do not
use lotioned or scented tissues as they could damage the optics of
your telescope.

3. Wipe down the outside of your telescope with a dry cloth to remove

condensation prior to packing up your telescope. Do not wipe any of the
optical surfaces. Instead, allow the optics to dry naturally in warm indoor
air prior to packing up your telescope.

4. Protect your telescope from excessive heat. For example, do not

store your telescope in a sealed car on a warm day. Excessive storage
temperatures can damage your telescope.

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COLLIMATION

Periodically, you will find that it is necessary to align the optical
components of your telescope. This procedure is called collimation. There
is no collimator included with the Eclipse 114, but regular collimation is
recommended for optimum telescope usage.

1. Remove the eyepiece from the eyepiece holder and insert laser

collimator into eyepiece holder. Secure the laser collimator by
tightening thumbscrew.

2. Turn the thumbscrew located on the side of the collimator to turn on

the collimator.

3. Look through the hole in the side of collimator to see where the laser

is reflected onto the reticle. If you cannot see the laser reflected back
onto the reticle, align the secondary mirror by adjusting the secondary
mirror collimation screws until the laser is reflected onto the inside of
the collimator.

4. Loosen the 3 locking screws on the bottom of the optical tube (the

thin ones that stick farther out from the back of the mirror).

5. Align the laser to the center of the reticle by adjusting the 3 primary

mirror adjustment screws (the thick screws in the back of the mirror).
Do not over-turn these screws (max of ¼ turn at a time).

6. Tighten the 3 locking screws on bottom of optical tube to lock the

primary mirror into place.

USING YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

Type

Refractor

Aperture (mm) 114

Focal Length 1000

Limiting Magnitude 12.78

Focal Ratio f/8.8

Eyepiece Format 1.25”

Finderscope 6×30

Mount Type Equatorial

OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY

MOUNT ASSEMBLY

Materials Aluminum

R.A. Adjustment Manual Worm Gear

Dec. Adjustment Manual Worm Gear

Clock Drive Axis

R.A.

Clock Drive Power 2 - 9V Batteries

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PARTS LIST FOR YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

• Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)

• OTA Mounting Bracket

• 6x30 Finderscope

• Finderscope Mounting Bracket

• Equatorial Mount

• Adjustable Speed Motor Drive

• Right Ascension and Declination
Adjustment Cables

• Counterweight (with rod)

• Aluminum Tripod

• Accessory Tray

• Eyepiece Extender

• 9mm and 20mm Kellner Eyepieces

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1. Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)

2. OTA Mounting Bracket

3. Finderscope

4. Finderscope Mounting Bracket

5. Equatorial Mount

6. Adjustable Speed Motor Drive

7. Latitudinal Adjustment Screw

8. Base Mount Screw

9. Declination Adjustment Cable

LEGEND FOR YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE

10. Right Ascension Adjustment Cable

11. Hour Circle

12. Declination Circle

13. Counterweight

14. Aluminum Tripod

15. Accessory Tray

16. Eyepiece Adapter

17. Eyepiece

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TRIPOD ASSEMBLY

STEP 1: Spread out the Tripod legs so that it can stand on its own. Attach the Accessory Tray to the three

connection points on the Tripod legs. Tighten using the thumbscrews on the attachment points.

STEP 2: Extend each leg one at a time using the large screws at the midpoint of the leg. Tighten each leg
at a height where you will be able to stand comfortably during the rest of assembly (just above waist-high).
Make sure they are tightened evenly so that the top of the Tripod is parallel to the ground.

ATTACHING THE EQUATORIAL MOUNT

STEP 1: Remove the Base Mount Screw from the bottom of the mount, leaving the attached washer in place.

Insert the mount into the hole in the middle of the tripod, and tighten underneath using the Base Mount Screw.

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ASSEMBLY OF YOUR

ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE