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# 100mm objective lens Battery powered 1.25” focuser Zhumell Z100 Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope

**Brand:** zhumell
**Price:** 194.79 DT
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## Summary

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- **What is this?** Zhumell Z100 Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope by zhumell
- **How much does it cost?** 194.79 DT with free shipping
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## Best For

- zhumell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zhumell brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Stellar Clarity:** Multi-coated optics ensure vibrant, clear images of celestial wonders.
- • **Effortless Aiming:** The easy-to-use red dot finder makes stargazing a breeze.
- • **Explore the Cosmos:** Unleash your inner astronomer with the ZhumellZ100!
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** At just 5.25 lbs, take your telescope anywhere the stars shine.
- • **Versatile Magnification:** Switch between 17mm and 10mm eyepieces for the perfect view.

## Overview

The ZhumellZ100 Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope is designed for both novice and experienced stargazers. With a 1.25” focuser, included eyepieces, and a user-friendly red dot finder, it offers a seamless viewing experience. Weighing only 5.25 pounds and featuring a 100mm objective lens, this telescope is perfect for on-the-go astronomy enthusiasts.

## Description

Zhumell’s innovative Z Series Dobsonian telescopes have taken the world of amateur astronomy by storm. Now, you can get Zhumell’s unmatched quality and value in a portable tabletop Dobsonian with the compact Z100. It’s the perfect way to get started with astronomy or add a grab-and-go scope to your collection. The Zhumell Z100 Portable Reflector Telescope features a 100mm parabolic primary mirror, a high-end feature that’s very uncommon in telescopes of this size. The parabolic mirror removes visual defects like spherical aberration, providing noticeably sharper views. The primary mirror and all other optical surfaces are coated with Zhumell’s high-reflectivity coatings. You can count on more than 90 percent light transmission, for brighter views of even dim objects like nebulae. Thanks to its industry-leading optical components, the Z100 outperforms other tabletop telescopes of a similar size for a difference you can see and appreciate under the night sky. With the Z100, Zhumell has put your money where it belongs: into the telescope’s optical system. The Z100’s mechanical design is simple and streamlined. A durable, sturdy construction means your Zhumell will stand up to years of use and travel. Thanks to its compact size and weight, you can confidently pack it along for camping trips, vacations, and more. When you arrive at your observing site, the telescope comes together in seconds. Once you’re set up, swing the scope on its lazy susan-style mount toward your desired object. Center your target in the Red Dot Finderscope, you’re ready to view it through the eyepiece. Then, make small adjustments to smoothly track objects as they drift across the sky. Whether you’re an experienced amateur astronomer or a brand new stargazer, the Zhumell Z100 brings you the night sky on your terms. This convenient, portable telescope is always at the ready to deliver impressive, detailed images, from a quick peek at the sky in your backyard to a marathon night of stargazing.

Review: I picked this over the Celestron FirstScope - For reference, I am a complete beginner. I did a lot of research prior to getting one of these. After stumbling on r/dontbuyapowerseeker, I felt very lost in the process of getting one. From what I've learned over research, dobsonians are the way to go. They're the best bang for your buck and this particular model doesn't stray away from that. While buying this, I also had bought a Celestron FirstScope. I figured I'd test both to see what works better for me. They both are fantastic beginner telescopes. However, the FirstScope was lacking a few areas that this one fulfilled which is why I picked this over that. I do believe the price difference is well worth the added benefits. So, with that being said, let's get into this. The Good: Lens: The lens that come with are two wide angles that are 10 mm and 17 mm. Both are perfect for viewing and are great for kids since it is so wide that it gives a lot of room to look around. All the pictures taken with exception to the Flame Nebula, were taken on these lens. Portability: The scope itself can be taken off of the clanky mount that its on. This is especially handy when trying to transport the telescope since the mount is awkwardly shaped that it wouldn't really fit in any case. I have yet to find a case for this exact scope, so I made my own out of an old suitcase, but it's not necessarily a necessity. You can perfectly transport this anywhere you'd like. The red dot piece: Probably one of the most underrated tools of a dobsonian, especially when this small, is the red dot finder. You'll find it very hard to use a finderscope with the awkward shape of the dobsonian so it is very nice to have simple red dot sight to angle the telescope at a given location. Just make sure to turn it off one you're done so you don't drain the battery. It really feels like a GPS tracking telescope with how easy it is to find objects with the red dot. The eh: Viewing capability: This is purely based on what comes out of the box. The viewing power is better than the First Scope just because it is a larger and wider, but the scopes that are provided don't get you much magnification for any close ups to planets or deeper space objects. I'd recommend getting a good Barlow lens with this and something lower in mm. A 6 mm or 4 mm will dramatically increase your magnification and with how wide the scope is, it won't compromise brightness significantly. The picture of the nebula was taken on a 6mm lens. Materials: It is a study scope and everything does feel robust, but it is a pain too clean. It's very easy to get finger prints on and cleaning the inside is a long process but necessary for good viewing. It should be known that this is the case with almost every telescope, but if you have OCD like me and hate to see finger prints on it, then you'll be cleaning the outside constantly. The oof: Collimation: So, for most telescopes, you'll have to endure a process of collimation. This basically is aligning your telescope so that you'll be able to see objects with more clarity beyond what the focuser can bring. This telescope, doesn't let you do that. It is a fixed collimation. Albeit, coming out of the factory it is near perfect, but I'm unsure how it will last in the long run. The reason this can be bad is because as a beginner telescope, it's important to learn all of the mechanics of basic viewing and collimation is very important to learn. Platform: This is a standard among almost all tabletop dobsonians. They're very awkward to operate. You will find it difficult to find a spot to view with this given it doesn't have a tripod. DO NOT TRY TO MAKE A TRIPOD. There are reasons why dobsonians excel in stability and are genuinely good at viewing. This is something you'll have to find for yourself. I usually go about putting it on my the back of my car and it works just fine. However, in instances when all you have is the ground. It becomes a little more difficult. Larger dobsonians usually are as tall as you while standing up, so this isn't really an issue for those. Why it's better then the FirstScope: For $40 more, you'll get a better red dot finder, better lens, overall better viewing, stronger base, and sturdier materials. The FirstScope is made of dense plastic whereas this is a thin metal sheet. The First Scope comes with plastic 20 mm and 4 mm lens whereas this comes with metal 17mm and 10 mm (also wide angle). THEY BOTH ARE GREAT BEGINNER TELESCOPES. To be honest, if I was more tight on budget, I'd get the FirstScope because I'm still getting a great viewing experience. It is very hard to find good telescopes with this viewing capability under $100. These 70x400 telescopes that are being sold cannot get nearly the images that this is producing. And for a beginner telescope, why would you even want to try and equatorial mount that the Celestron power seekers are advertising. These both are great telescopes, but the z100 is worth, in my opinion, the $40 more then the FirstScope. Conclusion: It's very hard to find telescopes that aren't plastic junk. To be fair, if you've even found this telescope, consider yourself lucky. Many people get doomed by the 70x400 or PowerSeeker hobby killers and never get to see the true beauty of astronomy. It's a pretty clear choice, in my opinion, that this is the best bang for your buck. Great for kids, great for beginners, great for college students wanting something small for their dorm, great for anyone for that matter. It's one of the best viewing experiences I've seen with a telescope under $100. And if you can shell out the money for Z114 or Z130.. do it. Zhumell has done a fantastic job with this line of scopes and I don't see a better product on the market for this price.
Review: Great for the Money - This was my first telescope, and it is great for someone just getting into amateur astronomy. The manual that it comes with is very well and clearly written. Manual also includes some tips for beginners. The mount is great, and the two eyepieces that come with it (10mm and 17mm) are amazing. I would recommend to anyone getting it to get a 2x Barlow lens along with it as it’s a good companion to use alongside the eyepieces that it already comes with. If you’re wondering, you can easily see the close planets and Moon with this. You can see the colors and atmosphere of Jupiter and it’s moons, along with a clear picture of Saturn and it’s rings. The Moon is also stunning to look at with this telescope.

## Features

- Industry standard 1.25” focuser, compatible with many different accessories
- Changing magnifications is easier than ever with included 17mm and 10mm eyepieces
- Easy to use red dot finder makes aiming the Z100 a breeze for any level of user

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07CD3MS17 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,245 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #52 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (203) |
| Date First Available | May 1, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.25 pounds |
| Item model number | ZHUS001-1 |
| Manufacturer | Celestron Acquisition LLC |
| Product Dimensions | 14.5 x 11 x 11.75 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zhumell
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 1.25-inch telescope eyepiece lenses
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** Zhumell
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 100 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 14.5 Inches
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 14.5"D x 11"W x 11.75"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much detail on Jupiter and Saturn can you see on average assuming clear skies and average distance from earth?**
A: You can definitely see Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) with this telescope too. Agreed a 2X Barlow lens is definitely a helpful addition for planetary viewing. Also keep in mind that Jupiter's day is roughly 10 hours long (it rotates much faster than Earth), so the GRS will be visible for 5 hours (as it transits across Jupiter's face) and then won't be visible for 5 hours as it will be on the far side of Jupiter. It may or may not be in view on any given night during prime-time hours.

How much planetary detail you can see on any given night highly depends on what astronomers call "atmospheric seeing conditions" (or just "seeing"). This is a measure of how steady the air is from your ground position, up through the top of Earth's atmosphere. On a night with bad seeing, you won't see fine details -- it will look like the planet is "boiling". Bad seeing is made worse by high magnification, which planets require. Also, be sure to let your telescope's temperature equalize to the outside temperature or you will have bad seeing caused by air currents inside the telescope tube.

By contrast, good "atmospheric transparency" is what you'd need to view dim low-magnification "deep sky objects" (DSOs) like M42 The Orion Nebula or M27 The Dumbbell Nebula. This is a measure of how much light can pass through Earth's atmosphere. This doesn't affect planets because they are much brighter than DSOs because planets are in our solar system, but DSOs are light-years away.

Check the seeing and transparency forecast for your area at: www.cleardarksky.com

**Q: How do I collimate the primary mirror?**
A: The primary mirror is collimated at the factory and cannot be changed, unless you plan on doing a lot of modifications/customizations. All needed adjustments must be made using the secondary mirror.

**Q: I would like to know how well can you see mars with this?? Any details of the surface???**
A: When Mars was close a few months ago I could see the polar caps and very slight detail. Don't expect to see craters but it's much more than just a dot.

**Q: Anyone know the link to the 2x Barlow glass for the Z100?**
A: You can use any 1.25" diameter Barlow you like.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I picked this over the Celestron FirstScope
*by S***N on January 31, 2021*

For reference, I am a complete beginner. I did a lot of research prior to getting one of these. After stumbling on r/dontbuyapowerseeker, I felt very lost in the process of getting one. From what I've learned over research, dobsonians are the way to go. They're the best bang for your buck and this particular model doesn't stray away from that. While buying this, I also had bought a Celestron FirstScope. I figured I'd test both to see what works better for me. They both are fantastic beginner telescopes. However, the FirstScope was lacking a few areas that this one fulfilled which is why I picked this over that. I do believe the price difference is well worth the added benefits. So, with that being said, let's get into this. The Good: Lens: The lens that come with are two wide angles that are 10 mm and 17 mm. Both are perfect for viewing and are great for kids since it is so wide that it gives a lot of room to look around. All the pictures taken with exception to the Flame Nebula, were taken on these lens. Portability: The scope itself can be taken off of the clanky mount that its on. This is especially handy when trying to transport the telescope since the mount is awkwardly shaped that it wouldn't really fit in any case. I have yet to find a case for this exact scope, so I made my own out of an old suitcase, but it's not necessarily a necessity. You can perfectly transport this anywhere you'd like. The red dot piece: Probably one of the most underrated tools of a dobsonian, especially when this small, is the red dot finder. You'll find it very hard to use a finderscope with the awkward shape of the dobsonian so it is very nice to have simple red dot sight to angle the telescope at a given location. Just make sure to turn it off one you're done so you don't drain the battery. It really feels like a GPS tracking telescope with how easy it is to find objects with the red dot. The eh: Viewing capability: This is purely based on what comes out of the box. The viewing power is better than the First Scope just because it is a larger and wider, but the scopes that are provided don't get you much magnification for any close ups to planets or deeper space objects. I'd recommend getting a good Barlow lens with this and something lower in mm. A 6 mm or 4 mm will dramatically increase your magnification and with how wide the scope is, it won't compromise brightness significantly. The picture of the nebula was taken on a 6mm lens. Materials: It is a study scope and everything does feel robust, but it is a pain too clean. It's very easy to get finger prints on and cleaning the inside is a long process but necessary for good viewing. It should be known that this is the case with almost every telescope, but if you have OCD like me and hate to see finger prints on it, then you'll be cleaning the outside constantly. The oof: Collimation: So, for most telescopes, you'll have to endure a process of collimation. This basically is aligning your telescope so that you'll be able to see objects with more clarity beyond what the focuser can bring. This telescope, doesn't let you do that. It is a fixed collimation. Albeit, coming out of the factory it is near perfect, but I'm unsure how it will last in the long run. The reason this can be bad is because as a beginner telescope, it's important to learn all of the mechanics of basic viewing and collimation is very important to learn. Platform: This is a standard among almost all tabletop dobsonians. They're very awkward to operate. You will find it difficult to find a spot to view with this given it doesn't have a tripod. DO NOT TRY TO MAKE A TRIPOD. There are reasons why dobsonians excel in stability and are genuinely good at viewing. This is something you'll have to find for yourself. I usually go about putting it on my the back of my car and it works just fine. However, in instances when all you have is the ground. It becomes a little more difficult. Larger dobsonians usually are as tall as you while standing up, so this isn't really an issue for those. Why it's better then the FirstScope: For $40 more, you'll get a better red dot finder, better lens, overall better viewing, stronger base, and sturdier materials. The FirstScope is made of dense plastic whereas this is a thin metal sheet. The First Scope comes with plastic 20 mm and 4 mm lens whereas this comes with metal 17mm and 10 mm (also wide angle). THEY BOTH ARE GREAT BEGINNER TELESCOPES. To be honest, if I was more tight on budget, I'd get the FirstScope because I'm still getting a great viewing experience. It is very hard to find good telescopes with this viewing capability under $100. These 70x400 telescopes that are being sold cannot get nearly the images that this is producing. And for a beginner telescope, why would you even want to try and equatorial mount that the Celestron power seekers are advertising. These both are great telescopes, but the z100 is worth, in my opinion, the $40 more then the FirstScope. Conclusion: It's very hard to find telescopes that aren't plastic junk. To be fair, if you've even found this telescope, consider yourself lucky. Many people get doomed by the 70x400 or PowerSeeker hobby killers and never get to see the true beauty of astronomy. It's a pretty clear choice, in my opinion, that this is the best bang for your buck. Great for kids, great for beginners, great for college students wanting something small for their dorm, great for anyone for that matter. It's one of the best viewing experiences I've seen with a telescope under $100. And if you can shell out the money for Z114 or Z130.. do it. Zhumell has done a fantastic job with this line of scopes and I don't see a better product on the market for this price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the Money
*by P***L on July 12, 2019*

This was my first telescope, and it is great for someone just getting into amateur astronomy. The manual that it comes with is very well and clearly written. Manual also includes some tips for beginners. The mount is great, and the two eyepieces that come with it (10mm and 17mm) are amazing. I would recommend to anyone getting it to get a 2x Barlow lens along with it as it’s a good companion to use alongside the eyepieces that it already comes with. If you’re wondering, you can easily see the close planets and Moon with this. You can see the colors and atmosphere of Jupiter and it’s moons, along with a clear picture of Saturn and it’s rings. The Moon is also stunning to look at with this telescope.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Acceptance trials complete for z100
*by T***T on February 2, 2021*

My first impressions have some reference to the old ct-100. That scope, domestically made- costing virtually 3 times as much - from the early eighties. The included eyepieces are fine heavy-duty Kellners- 17 and 10mm types. The focuser needs some robustness and collimation suffers using fine eyepieces of merit. My notions of a finder would probably push the price up so I just won't go there. Provisions in the base of the scope enable not only the tube itself, but also the mounting system, to be put on some sort of heavy-duty camera tripod. Bravo-Zulu, for keeping the whole package at a hundred bucks, while others have gone up. Will write up some observing experiences later. . The view of the Leo triplet was awsome. Magnification was about 44x using the 9mm nagler. NGC 3628 exhibited a the some indications of a dusty edge. M-65 and M-66 were bright with indications of asymetry. Also used Meade 24.5mm. The f/4 light cone was no problem for these two eyepieces. I felt my eye working too hard with more basic eyepieces. I set it up on the hood of my truck, but did not have enough access to galaxies around the big dipper. M-104 was great, dusty edge detected. I will build some legs and beef up the finder situation. Using a long Cheshire collimator, its easy to see the little focuser needed some tape shims at 120deg apart. Without, max power limited to less than 50x. Building 35mm finder from old binoculars. System could use some tube rings for rotation. Price has gone up, so go for the z130. Update 2: put several layers of 3m masking tape on the top most focuser shim. Put the whole scope on sturdy tripod. Used laser finder, but will put good 35mm right angle finder perhaps with laser. Observed many galaxies between Leo and Virgo. Collimation was better and could make out the special symmetry of M-104. Easily went to 200x with barlow lens. Nagler eyepiece makes it a superb system. Trials completed- giving it another star for physical construction and overall optical performance- improvements to crummy focuser necessary, but can do. In summary, its good points ( price, optical excellence, eyepiece quality ), offset some of the difficulty with the system's accommodation of super eyepieces, ( tube wall is thin though made of steel, so this affects focuser collimation when using heavier eyepieces). Would recommend for those who can travel a little away from the light pollution. A Cheshire eyepiece enable basic improvements in performance. One can turn his vehicle around to access different parts of the sky and no tripod would be needed. A recent improvement will lend itself to the aid of all: used three nylon screws tapped into focuser tube. 10-24 thread tapped with steel screw first. Stabilizes focuser for collimation and support of super eyepieces. This is not your mother's z100.

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