Zhumell ECLIPSE 114 User 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.
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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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CONNECTING MOTOR DRIVE TO EQUATORIAL MOUNT
STEP 1: Remove the silver bolt head and washer located in the middle of the mount. Slide the L-shaped
bracket on the Motor Drive over the exposed bolt and screw the washer and bolt head securely over.
CONNECTING THE ADJUSTMENT CABLES TO THE EQUATORIAL MOUNT
STEP 2: Loosen thumbscrew on the second (straight) bracket on the Motor Drive and slide onto corre-
sponding bolt about 2.5 inches up the mount. Securely fastening the Motor Drive in both of these locations
is essential to proper function.
STEP 1: Loosen the thumbscrew on the longer cable. This is the Right Ascension Adjustment Cable. Slide
it over the exposed bolt nearest the top of the mount and tighten with the attached thumbscrew. When in
place, it should be facing downward at an angle.
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STEP 2: Loosen the thumbscrew on the shorter cable. This is the Declination Adjustment cable. Slide it over
the exposed bolt directly opposite the Motor Drive assembly and tighten with the attached thumbscrew.
When in place, it should be facing outward, parallel to the ground.
CONNECTING THE COUNTERWEIGHT
STEP 1: Slide the connecting rod through the Counterweight body and tighten using the attached thumbscrew.
STEP 2: Screw the connecting rod into the mount. When in place, it should not move and should be facing
downward at an angle.
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CONNECTING THE OTA RINGS TO THE ATTACHMENT PLATE
STEP 1: One at a time, remove the butterfly screws on each OTA Ring and slide into the hole on the
attachment plate. Tighten the butterfly screw on the other side of the plate until the ring is secure. Make sure
both rings are in place and tightened before moving on.
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STEP 2: Remove the thumbscrews holding the OTA Rings shut and open both rings completely.
ATTACHING THE OTA
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STEP 1: Place the OTA gently inside the OTA Rings. The side with the focuser and finderscope-mount
screws should be above the rings, with the finderscope-mount screws facing straight up. Fine-tuning
adjustments to position can be made later.

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ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE
STEP 2: While supporting the OTA with your hand, close and tighten the OTA Rings over the entire
assembly. Double-check that these connections are secure before moving on - damage to the OTA is likely
to be irreparable.
ATTACHING THE FINDERSCOPE
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STEP 1: Locate the two screws on top of the OTA and remove the heads. Attach the Finderscope Bracket
using the two exposed screws and fasten securely with the heads.
STEP 2: Slide the Finderscope into the Finderscope Bracket with the smaller end pointing downwards.
Fasten into place using the three thumbscrews on the Finderscope Bracket. Fine-tuning adjustments can be
made later.

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VIEWING THROUGH YOUR
ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE
ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE EXTENDER
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STEP 1: Expose the threaded silver part of the focuser by turning the attached knob. Screw the Eyepiece
Extender onto the threads until secure.
ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE EXTENDER
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STEP 1: You will need to attach an eyepiece to use your telescope. Choose one of the included eyepieces
and slide it into the Eyepiece Extender, silver side first. Secure the connection using the thumbscrew on the
Eyepiece Extender. Your telescope is ready to use!
Never look at the sun without using a solar filter. Do not use a regular eyepiece
as a solar filter. When using a solar filter, do not remove the full lenscap, view only
through the small opening. Looking at the sun without proper use of a solar filter
can cause permanent eye damage, included blindness.
When viewing through the telescope, the image will appear to be upside-down
and inverted. This is normal and is a result of the optical system design. It can be
corrected by using an erecting prism when viewing, but it is not necessary to do so.
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Using your finderscope will help you locate celestial objects much more
quickly as the finderscope is equipped with a wider field of view than your
telescope. To simplify focusing while viewing, start with the lowest power
magnification and work up to the desired power.
When viewing faint deep-sky objects, images will not show color. The human
eye is not able to distinguish the differences in color found in such dim
images. The lack of color is due to human anatomy, not any limitations of
telescope construction.
CHECKING AND ALIGNING YOUR FINDERSCOPE
Finderscope alignment is the first step to fine-tuning your Eclipse 114 setup
and viewing celestial objects. Follow these steps to properly set up and align
your finderscope.
1. Insert the lowest-power eyepiece into the Eyepiece Extender. Focus
eyepiece to view an easily recognizable, stationary distant object like a
sign or lightpole.
2. Look through the finderscope, but be careful not to move the
telescope in any way. Adjust the finderscope focus by turning the
eyepiece of the finderscope back and forth until the image is in focus.
Check to see if the object viewed through your telescope eyepiece
is lined up at the center of the finderscope crosshairs. If not, your
finderscope must be re-aligned.
3. To align your finderscope, slightly loosen the thumbscrews which on the
finderscope bracket. Gently move the finderscope until the crosshairs
are centered on your object. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the
finderscope in this position. It may take many tries to get it exactly right,
but it will make finding objects much, much easier when you’re ready to
use your telescope.
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USING THE MOTOR DRIVE
The motor drive included with your Eclipse 114 telescope is designed to track the
movement of stars so you don’t have to. As long as your telescope is properly
polar aligned and the motor drive is properly used, it will help keep stars in your
field of view during long periods of viewing. When trying it out, don’t worry if it you
do not immediately see the telescope moving - stars appear to move very slowly
and the motion of your scope will be subtle. To test if your motor drive is working,
aim your telescope at a stationary object and turn on the motor drive. After 15
minutes, look through your telescope again - if it is no longer pointing exactly
where you originally aimed it, the motor drive is working.
MOTOR DRIVE SETTINGS
The motor drive features two controls that must be set depending on your
viewing location. The N-S Switch (North-South) is the hemisphere switch.
Northern Hemisphere viewers should set the switch to N and Southern
Hemisphere views should set the switch to S. The Speed setting should be
adjusted while viewing to help keep stars centered in your field of view. This
setting will need to be adjusted for each different celestial object you view. As a
general rule, the further from the celestial pole (closer to the horizon) an viewed
object is, the faster it will appear to move and the faster the Speed setting on the
motor drive will need to be.
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ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT WITH MOTOR DRIVE
The motor drive on your telescope should only be used for the subtle motions
needed to follow viewed objects. To point your telescope at a different object
elsewhere in the sky, you must disengage the motor drive. To do so, loosen the
thumbscrew on the motor drive R.A. (Right Ascension) adjustment cable. This
is the longer cable that is pointed towards the ground. Disengaging the motor
drive by loosening the R.A. axis will prevent bending and breaking of the R.A.
adjustment cable, which will break the motor drive mechanism. When you are
ready to re-engage the motor drive, simply tighten the thumbscrew on the R.A.
adjustment cable and turn the motor drive on.

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BEGINNING OBSERVATION - THE MOON
As you set out to begin viewing, one of the easiest and most enjoyable
objects to look at is the moon. Finding the moon and adjusting to view it is a
good way to acquaint yourself with the movements of your telescope. Follow
these steps carefully to gain a basic understanding of the adjustments you
can make to your scope.
To aim your telescope at the moon, you will have to adjust both the Right
Ascension and Declination. One at a time, make the following adjustments.
• Loosen the Base Mount Screw and swivel the telescope until it is pointed
in the direction of the moon. This is adjusting the Right Ascension.
• Loosen the Latitudinal Adjustment Screws (large silver screws near the
base of your mount) and adjust the angle of your telescope until it is
pointing up at the moon. This is adjusting the Declination.
While looking through the eyepiece, use the R.A. and Declination
adjustment cables to make smaller, more precise adjustments to the
position of your telescope. For best results, only adjust one axis at a time.
The adjustment cables feature stops which allow and a limited degree
of adjustment. To move past a stop, loosen the clamp for the axis you
would like to move and rotate the optical tube assembly past the stop.
Be sure to retighten the clamps before viewing.
If you notice resistance while moving the Optical Tube Assembly, try
adjusting the counterweight position up or down to properly balance the
telescope. The OTA should move very easily and smoothly - never try and
force the OTA to move as this can permanently damage your telescope.
Once you’ve located the moon and successfully pointed your telescope
at it, experiment with focusing and your different eyepieces. This will help
familiarize you with the different results you can get from your telescope.

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INTERMEDIATE OBSERVATION - PLANETS
Once you’ve used your telescope to view the moon, you should be
familiar with the basic movements and adjustments you need. Next stop:
the planets. Not all the planets are visible from one area at one time, so
you’ll need to do a little research before you begin. There are a number of
online resources helpful for discovering what planets and objects should
be visible in your area on any given night.
To find a planet, you must first locate it with the naked eye. Once you’ve
got its general location, point your telescope in that direction and center
the planet in the crosshairs of your finderscope. Once the planet is lined
up in the finderscope, begin to view the planet through your telescope
using the lowest power (longest focal length) eyepiece. You may need to
make slight adjustments to the telescope aim and you will need to focus
the eyepiece to bring the planet into full view.
For a closer look at the planet, replace the low-powered eyepiece with a
higher-powered one and refocus your telescope.

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ADVANCED OBSERVATION
GETTING STARTED - ADJUSTMENTS
Star charts and the setting circles are the key to taking your celestial
observation to the next step. They will allow you to find any known
celestial objects your telescope can see. 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. But
before you can properly use the Right Ascension and Declination
coordinate system to find these objects, you will need to Polar Align
your telescope.
Before you begin Polar Alignment of your telescope, take a
moment to familiarize yourself with the various alignment scales and
adjustments on your Equatorial Mount. You can adjust Declination
and Right Ascension (astronomical equivalents to latitude and
longitude), both in large-scale movements and slow-motion fine-
tuning movements. The procedure for each is explained below.
• Large-scale movement along the longitudinal axis (Right
Ascension) is achieved using the Mount Base Screw. This is the
lowermost knob on your mount. Loosen the mount base screw
and turn the entire mount assembly and OTA together to face
your telescope in a general direction. Once your telescope is
facing that direction, tighten the mount base screw securely
• Broad movement along the latitudinal axis (Declination) is
achieved using the Latitudinal Adjustment Screws. These are the
two large silver screws near the bottom of your mount. Adjust
declination by loosening the screws, raising or lowering the angle
of your scope, and re-tightening the screws.