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Lunar age display at 35° N latitude

Meridian

Celestial equator

Horizon

Earth

Azimuth line

Altitude line

Rotation direction of

the celestial sphere

Celestial north pole

Decli29.25°

(Northern limit of display range)

Declination −55.57°

(Southern limit of visible range)

Zenith at 35° N

(Out of display range)

Horizontal refraction

(Approx. 0.57°)

* Horizon is almost equal to the upper edge of the sunrise/sunset line on the dial of the watch.

Celestial display range of CAMPANOLA lunar age watch

* Actual appearance and/or functions may differ from the model illustrated above.

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Page 1: ...CAN18 取扱説明書 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...s may be equipped with external features calculation scale tachymeter etc Visual guides for operation of such external features can also be found on the website To check the movement number A case number 4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters is engraved on the case back Figure on the right The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watc...

Page 3: ...encourage you to read the entire booklet especially pages 48 to 55 and understand the meaning of the following symbols Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury WARNING Can cause serious injury or death CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage Safety precautions IMPORTANT ...

Page 4: ...egorized and depicted in this manual as follows Warning caution symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed Warning caution symbol followed by prohibited matters Safety precautions IMPORTANT ...

Page 5: ...e gaps between the protective stickers and the parts which may result in a skin rash and or corrosion of the metal parts Band adjustment We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch If adjustment is not done correctly the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury Consult Citizen Owners Help Desk ...

Page 6: ... prevent accidental operation Screw down crown Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch Unlock Lock Screw down crown Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it releases from the case Push the crown in to the case With gentle pressure towards the case rotate the crown clockwise to secure it to the case Be sure to tighten firmly ...

Page 7: ...n pattern on the 24 hour dial and place names 15 Setting the time and 24 hour lunar age dials 16 Lunar age display feature 25 Features using the positional indication of the Sun 27 Features using the positional indication of the Moon 30 Local sidereal time display feature 35 Indication feature of the locations of Sirius and Arcturus 37 Contents ...

Page 8: ...7 English Brief explanation of astronomical terms 40 Precautions 48 Specifications 56 Contact us 58 Contents ...

Page 9: ...hern limit of display range Declination 55 57 Southern limit of visible range Zenith at 35 N Out of display range Horizontal refraction Approx 0 57 Horizon is almost equal to the upper edge of the sunrise sunset line on the dial of the watch Celestial display range of CAMPANOLA lunar age watch Actual appearance and or functions may differ from the model illustrated above L a t i t u d e 3 5 ...

Page 10: ...ial at the center of the watch show relationship between lunar age and wax and wane of the Moon The watch is useful for star watching as it provides the following information direction and altitude of the Sun approximate direction and altitude of the Moon local sidereal time direction and altitude of Sirius and Arcturus determination of astronomical twilight In addition the watch shows time of sun...

Page 11: ...n 24 hour dial lunar age dial setting position 1 click position Crown Normal position Distortion of the southern hemisphere is small and full range of celestial sphere where the Sun and Moon pass at 35 N is displayed Northern limit of the celestial sphere displaying part overlapping 24 hour dial Declination 29 25 R o t a t i o n d i r e c t i o n o f t h e 2 4 h o u r a n d l u n a r a g e d i a l...

Page 12: ...on of the lunar age marker on the lunar age dial show the lunar age and positional relationship of the Sun and Moon and you can see the moon shape easily by referring to the waxing and waning patterns on the former dial Indication feature of direction and altitude of the Sun and sunrise sunset determination feature which are useful in everyday life You can see the direction and altitude of the Sun...

Page 13: ...ude of the Moon and moonrise moonset determination feature which are highly needed for sky watching and useful as a support of astronomical twilight determination You can see the approximate position of the Moon on the celestial sphere as well as approximate determination of moonrise moonset by reading the position of the Moon with the 24 hour dial and the moonrise moonset line on the transparent ...

Page 14: ... hour dial Rise set determination and direction altitude indication features of Sirius and Arcturus which are the brightest stars in the southern northern hemisphere respectively You can see their direction and altitude as well as rise set determination by reading their positions in the first eleventh and twenty first days of each month on their loci on the 24 hour dial and the azimuth and altitud...

Page 15: ...uarter Waning half moon Ecliptic pass point First quarter Waxing half moon Doughnut shaped lunar age markers Waxing and waning pattern of the Moon Locus of Sirius 24 hour dial Longitude difference marker Lunar age marker Date marker for the local sidereal time Lunar age pointer Lunar age dial Full moon ...

Page 16: ...istarchus Plato Mare Serenitatis Oceanus Procellarum Sinus Aestuum Gassendi Mare Humorum Mare Nubium Tycho Sinus Medii Lacus Somniorum Posidonius Mare Frigoris Mare Crisium Copernicus Grimaldi Mare Tranquillitatis Mare Vaporum Mare Fecunditatis Langrenus Petavius Mare Nectaris Theophilus crater ...

Page 17: ... hold it between the nails of your right thumb and middle finger and pull it out a little strongly while rotating it slightly The crown moves to the 2 click position and the second hand stops You can set the hour and minute hands in the 2 click position The 24 hour and lunar age dials move in conjunction with the hands Setting the time 1 Pull the crown out to the 2 click position as the second han...

Page 18: ... next day s noon into day and subtract the value from the next day s lunar age For example if the next day s lunar age is 5 8 lunar age at noon and it is 17 00 of the current day convert 19 hours from 17 00 to the next 12 00 into 0 8 days 19 24 approx 0 8 and subtract the value from 5 8 and you get 5 as the current lunar age 5 Check the difference between longitude of the observation point and tha...

Page 19: ...18 Longitude and difference from the longitude of Japan standard time 135 E 125 E 130 E 135 E 140 E 145 E 35 N West 10 W 5 W 0 5 E 10 E East ...

Page 20: ...to point the value got in step 4 on the lunar age makers on the 24 hour dial through the shorter course Rotate the crown to the left to increase the lunar age the 24 hour and lunar age dials turn to the right Rotate it to the right to decrease the age the dials turn to the left Setting the time and 24 hour lunar age dials ...

Page 21: ...htly with rotating the crown to the left and finally adjust its position exactly with rotating the crown to the right the 24 hour and lunar age dials turn to the left For example if the observation point is 5 east 140 E from the longitude of Japan Standard Time 135 E the lunar age is 5 and the current time is 17 00 Align the first left 5 to the 15 E direction from the center marker nearest of the ...

Page 22: ...21 English Setting the time and 24 hour lunar age dials 17 00 Lunar age 5 5 E Lunar age pointer F i n a l s e t ti n g di r e c t i o n ...

Page 23: ... to set and the value of the lunar age pointed by the lunar age pointer on the lunar age dial is 0 5 to the value to set and read the first indication error means the lunar age goes forward of the correct value means it goes behind of that Pull the crown out to the 1 click position Adjust the 24 hour and lunar age dials at the same time by applying the rotation number and direction corresponding t...

Page 24: ...ble Lunar age is not more than auxiliary element to know status of the Moon and its finer value is not so significant and the adjustment put extra stress to watch adjustment mechanism This watch displays the lunar age based on continuous moving indication method in 29 52 day cycle which is near the synodic month average cycle of wax and wane see page 47 The method causes smaller accumulated error ...

Page 25: ... of the 24 hour dial Adjustment degree Indication error after adjustment 0 5 to 0 3 Rotate 30 times to the right 0 48 0 02 to 0 18 0 3 to 0 26 Rotate 89 times to the right 0 44 0 14 to 0 18 0 26 to 0 22 Rotate 118 times to the left 0 08 0 18 to 0 14 0 22 to 0 18 Rotate 59 times to the left 0 04 0 18 to 0 14 0 18 to 0 18 None 0 18 to 0 22 Rotate 59 times to the right 0 04 0 14 to 0 18 0 22 to 0 26 ...

Page 26: ...the wax wane pattern of the Moon pointed by the lunar age pointer on the lunar age dial The actual shape of the Moon may be different from the pattern on the 24 hour dial due to inconstancy of motion speed of the Moon or other reasons even if the lunar age is the same The pattern on the Moon is drawn based on the view which takes the origin of the latitude and longitude of the Moon as the center a...

Page 27: ...age cycle of spring and neap tide It is almost fixed that the direction which the lunar age pointer on the lunar age dial points to at a certain place at low tide in the day of new moon or full moon It is useful for guessing ebb and flow to remember the direction and its opposite that the lunar age pointer on the lunar age dial points to at low tide in the day of new moon or full moon in a place a...

Page 28: ...quinoxes Indication feature of direction and altitude of the Sun Azimuth and altitude lines at latitude 35 N at every 15 and direction signs are drawn on the transparent dial and you can find the direction and altitude of the Sun all through the year by using them and the analemma on the 24 hour dial Sunrise sunset determination feature The sunrise sunset line on the transparent dial shows the tru...

Page 29: ...hen the position of the Sun is in the range of the celestial sphere below the line of altitude 18 on the transparent dial However a brighter moon is not also good for watching them Check influence of moonlight also by using the lunar age display feature page 25 and the indication feature of direction and altitude of the Moon pages 30 34 ...

Page 30: ... of the Sun Altitude line 30 Celestial equator Sun at the autumn equinox Sun at the summer solstice Sun at the vernal equinox Sun at the winter solstice Azimuth line east Sunrise sunset line Sun at January 1 Altitude 18 line Ex sunrise time of January 1 ...

Page 31: ...he imaginary ellipsoidal figures not actually drawn which connect dots of a month and the dot on the analemma of the month represent the ecliptics in the first days of months Dots on the doughnut shaped lunar age markers on the 24 hour dial indicate the day of the month when supposing the Moon moves on the ecliptic in its average speed and the direction of the moon from the watch center correspond...

Page 32: ...he ecliptic pass points of the first day of the month The node of the line supposed above and the supposed ecliptic of the day shows the approximate position of the Moon Read the node through the azimuth altitude lines on the transparent dial to find the approximate position of the Moon in the celestial sphere For example when it is August 1 and the lunar age is 8 suppose a line from the watch cen...

Page 33: ...32 Ecliptic at August 1 Approximate position of the Moon Dot of lunar age 8 August 1 Line Circle of August 1 on the doughnut shaped lunar age markers Watch center ...

Page 34: ...ts the apparent location of the Moon the altitude of the Moon from an actual watching point looks lower than that from the center of the Earth Use the position of the Moon found only as a rough guide The angle of location range of the Moon are displayed by the maximum degree from the watch center which covers the lunar age pointer on the lunar age dial including variation range caused with inconst...

Page 35: ...ches the horizon through the atmosphere You can execute rough determination of moonrise moonset by referring to the positions of the moonrise moonset line and the Moon on the 24 hour dial obtained with the ecliptic and the doughnut shaped lunar age markers The area above the moonrise moonset line is the moonrise area the area below the line is the moonset area Features using the positional indicat...

Page 36: ...rs represent the 1st 6th 11th 21st and 26th day of each month and the small markers the other days Convert the day of the month and the time into the universal time and find a marker corresponding to the converted day based on the noon of the universal time 21 00 of Japan Standard Time and read the value of the 24 hour markers on the dial ring which the maker points to The value is the local sider...

Page 37: ...eb 2038 2 min Mar 2018 Feb 2019 0 min Mar 2028 Feb 2029 2 min Mar 2038 Feb 2039 1 min Mar 2019 Feb 2020 1 min Mar 2029 Feb 2030 1 min Mar 2039 Feb 2040 0 min Mar 2020 Feb 2021 2 min Mar 2030 Feb 2031 0 min Mar 2040 Feb 2041 3 min Mar 2021 Feb 2022 1 min Mar 2031 Feb 2032 1 min Mar 2041 Feb 2042 2 min Mar 2022 Feb 2023 0 min Mar 2032 Feb 2033 2 min Mar 2042 Feb 2043 1 min Mar 2023 Feb 2024 1 min Ma...

Page 38: ...rent magnitude of 0 0 the fourth brightest stars there Bayer designation α Boo declination 19 10 57 and right ascension 14h 15m 40s at the equinox J2000 0 Each locus has 72 dots with dates whose center indicates the first eleventh and twenty first days of each month based on the noon of the universal time in the average year Using the loci and the azimuth altitude lines on the transparent dial you...

Page 39: ...fth in the whole celestial sphere has a location nearly opposite to Sirius across the watch center as you can see from its right ascension and its locus is nearly equivalent to the 24 hour markers on the dial ring Though out of the range of the azimuth altitude lines you can guess the position of Vega through that of Sirius if you know the facts above positional relationship of the two stars and t...

Page 40: ...sh Indication feature of the locations of Sirius and Arcturus Position of Arcturus Position of Sirius Local sidereal time 8 56 Locus of Vega Whole circumference Ex 21 00 March 21 at the standard time longitude ...

Page 41: ...directly above the point of observation This lunar age watch does not have the zenith based on 35 N as the display range of the celestial sphere display range of the azimuth altitude lines Horizon This is the intersecting line between the celestial sphere and the plane that is perpendicular to the vertical line direction of gravity that includes the point of observation The horizon apparent altitu...

Page 42: ... hour angle starting point or local sidereal time is the range from the celestial pole that is visible celestial north pole in the case of the northern hemisphere through the zenith and toward the opposite celestial pole celestial south pole in the case of the northern hemisphere until it reaches the horizon When it needs to be specifically distinguished from the north south azimuth line on the ea...

Page 43: ...ox and the autumnal equinox occur when the center of the sun passes through these points Declination and right ascension Declination and right ascension determined by using the celestial equator and the vernal equinoctial point as a standard in order to describe positions on the celestial sphere The declination is 0 on the celestial equator and it is measured as far as 90 north of the celestial eq...

Page 44: ...ernal equinoctial point and it is measured as it turns to the east as far as 359 59 59 9 The moon s path The moon s transit as seen from the center of the earth on the celestial sphere It is inclined by approximately 5 1 relative to the ecliptic The intersection between the moon s path and the ecliptic moves on the ecliptic relative to the vernal equinoctial point in a cycle of approximately 18 6 ...

Page 45: ...markers for the local sidereal time based on the noon of the universal time in the average year on the rim of the 24 hour dial and reading the 24 hour marker on the dial ring pointed by the date marker of the current day Hour angle With the meridian as the starting point this is the angle measured while turning to the west as far as the target celestial object or point Usually the hour angle is al...

Page 46: ...ear to be on the horizon is called the horizontal refraction Astronomical twilight Twilight is the period after sunset or before sunrise when the sun s afterglow or pre glow is in the sky and appears as a half light In particular the period when the sun s altitude is 12 to 18 18 under the horizon is called the astronomical twilight If the sky is clear when the astronomical twilight finishes or bef...

Page 47: ...longitude of the moon is 90 greater or 270 smaller than the celestial longitude of the sun Full moon This is the phenomenon and the time when the celestial longitude of the moon is 180 greater or 180 smaller than the celestial longitude of the sun Last quarter This is the phenomenon and the time when the celestial longitude of the moon is 270 greater or 90 smaller than the celestial longitude of t...

Page 48: ...nar age Synodic month This is the average phase cycle of the moon which is approximately 29 530589 days Libration of the Moon The phenomenon that the center of the moon surface facing the observer librates periodically around the average position Consequently about 59 of the whole moon surface may be observed from the Earth Unauthorized reproduction or citation of this watch or this manual is forb...

Page 49: ...to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly The unit 1bar is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere WATER RESIST ANT bar may also be indicated as W R bar Non water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture Take care not to expo...

Page 50: ... the watch is wet NO NO NO NO NO OK NO NO NO NO OK OK NO NO NO OK OK OK NO NO Preacutions Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 5 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while swimming but is not to worn while skin diving Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 10 20 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while skin diving but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas...

Page 51: ...our watch since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails depending on the manner in which the band is fastened Take off your watch before going to bed CAUTION Precautions Always use the watch with the crown pushed in normal position If the crown is of the screw lock type make sure it is securely locked Do NOT operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet Water may enter the watch...

Page 52: ...d dirt Be sure to replace the band periodically The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet fading peeling of adhesive owing to the properties of the material Moreover wet leather may cause a rash It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet even if the watch itself is water resistant Do not wear the band too tightly Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin ...

Page 53: ...be impaired in extremely high or low temperature Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications Magnetism Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet Subjecting the watch to strong magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly and prevent the watch from keeping time accu...

Page 54: ... or other solvents or products containing these solvents including gasoline nail polish remover cresol bathroom cleaners and adhesives water repellent etc are allowed to come into contact with the watch they may discolor dissolve or crack the materials Be careful when handling these chemicals Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case P...

Page 55: ... watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing Keep your watch clean at all times The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin If you think there is something wrong discontinue wearing the watch immediat...

Page 56: ... location avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity When Luminous Paint is used for your watch The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place The luminous paint stores light daylight or artificial light and glows in a dark place It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or envi...

Page 57: ...5 C 95 F Operating temperature range 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Additional functions Lunar age display feature Rotation cycle of the 24 hour dial 24 hours Lunar age dial rotary tooth ratio 713 738 rotations per day Lunar age dial rotation cycle Approx 24 hours 50 minutes 29 seconds Rotation direction of the 24 hour and lunar age dials both right under normal circumstances Lunar age display cycle 29 5...

Page 58: ...altitude of the Moon moonrise moonset determination feature Indication feature of direction and altitude of Sirius and Arcturus Local sidereal time display feature Astronomical twilight determination feature Battery 1 small silver oxide battery 280 39 SR626SW Battery lifetime Approx 3 years Specifications and contents of this booklet are subject to change without prior notice ...

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