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Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

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Designed with you in mind

Zhumell's latest Dobsonian telescope is the result of a new approach to design. Customers like you told us how to improve our Dobsonian, and we listened. Never before has a telescope been so designed with you in mind.

The Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope features an 8-inch aperture to capture significant light for clear, long-range viewing. Used in conjunction with the two included eyepieces (32mm and 9mm) and Dobsonian stand, this telescope will make your night-sky observations and star parties more enjoyable than ever.

A primary mirror cooling fan brings the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly so you can enjoy long viewing sessions without delay. You'll also enjoy the new adjustable azimuth bearing system, which facilitates smooth, even motion when tracking celestial objects. When you arrive at your subject, the dual-speed Crayford focuser allows for quick, easy adjustments, while the laser collimator ensures rapid, accurate optical alignment.

About Zhumell
At Zhumell we're committed to precision, performance, and people. Our products are designed and tested to make sure that they perform not only to our expectations, but to our customers' as well. We know that Zhumell customers are unique individuals whose pursuits vary and who demand the best products available. Whether you're an avid birder waiting to catch a glimpse of a yellow-rumped warbler or a keen observer and searcher of the night sky, we have the products that fit your needs.

Specification	Description
Brand	Zhumell
Finderscope	8x50
Focal Length	1200 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5.9
Recommended Usage	Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters
Star Diagonal	1.25 Inches
Telescopes Series	Zhumell Dobsonian Telescopes
User Level	For the Enthusiast
Weight Complete	54 lbs

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★★★★★

5.0

An Excellent First Telescope

"Alright, this is my first REAL telescope, After some research, I decided to go with an 8" Dob. I am very much satisfied with my purchase. [...] Setup was roughly 30 minutes. I was able to see the surface of the moon in crisp, clear detail. I was also able to see the orion nebula, it was quite breathtaking. A week later I also purchased the Zhumell 1.25 eyepiece and filter kit. With the 6mm and barlow, was a..." Read Full Review »

Apr 21, 2009 by JR

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Not worth the risk

"Zhumell pride themselves on their 'precision' products yet don't think that a user manual is necessary. If you download what you think is the correct one from the website, it is for a different model and does not explain how to perform crucial adjustments to the telescope such as collimation which cannot be guessed at. [...] So if you are already experienced with a newtonian telescope, you may be happy to get ..." Read Full Review »

Aug 24, 2009 by Disappointed in the valley

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An Excellent First Telescope

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5.0

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Apr 21 2009

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4.0

"Well this was my first telescope purchase and use. Upon receiving the package I immediately tackled the assembly. The manual, as many other people have said, appears to be for an earlier model of this telescope. However, I didn't even receive a manual in the package I had to use the one supplied by …" Read Full Review »

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excellent telescope!

★★★★★

5.0

"This is the second telescope i have ever had and i am very very pleased with it. the first time i used it i got an exceptional view of the moon, it comes with a nice moon filter that really helps to show the details. I was also able to find Jupiter quite quickly. Jupiter looks good through the 9mm ( …" Read Full Review »

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Great scope. Exceeded expectations

★★★★★

5.0

"The quality of this telescope was way beyond what I was expecting for the money. It's very sturdy and comes with everything you need to get up and running. It's not the lightest 'scope out there, but the images make up for the lack of portability. Once glitch: the laser collimator died during fi …" Read Full Review »

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Apr 11 2009

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Best bang for my buck

★★★★★

5.0

"For the money this light bucket( telescope ) is like winning the lotto but your payout is the sights of a life time! this kit came with more than I expected to include the primary cooling fan! which is a good deal not to mention the free green laser pointer. the supplied eye pieces are GREAT! the 32 …" Read Full Review »

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Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

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