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Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
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based on 68 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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48 |
| 4 star |
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| 3 star |
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Category Average
$379.98
from 2 stores
Pros
Cons
- Heavy (13)
- Difficult to focus (5)
- Poor instructions (3)
- Difficult to use (2)
- 1 free ep won't focus (1)
- 2" ep focus issue (1)
- A little heavy for an 8" (1)
- Base material a bit weak (1)
- Big scratch on base (1)
Best Uses
- Astronomy (66)
- Bright conditions (2)
- Deep sky (1)
- Double-stars (1)
- Galaxy hunting (1)
- Lunar (1)
- Moon and planets (1)
- Planets (1)
Where to Buy
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Product Reviews
Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
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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Displaying 1 - 5 of 68 Reviews
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Review
An Excellent First Telescope
- Accurate
- Comfortable Eyepiece
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Pros
- Particle Board Base
- The Base Is Too Short
Cons
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
Best Uses
"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 b …" Read Full Review »
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Review
First Telescope
- Accurate
- Quality Lenses
Pros
- Difficult To Focus
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"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 »
about 2 hours after opening
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Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Review
excellent telescope!
- Strong Construction
Pros
- Heavy
- No motor drive
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"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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moon
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Review
Great scope. Exceeded expectations
- Accurate
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Pros
- None
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"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 »
Taken with my iPhone and the Z8 w/9mm.
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Another iPhone shot using the Z8 and incl. 9mm.
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Review
Best bang for my buck
- Accurate
- Comfortable Eyepiece
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Pros
- Uncomfortable
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"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 »
Blurry because I was using an Afocal techniuqe.
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