Best accessory

[queeniejo]

Telrad, stellarium and turn left at orion, all have been like a life line to me

Jo

[Capricorn]

Down jacket and BST Explorers.

[GJBC]

A go to mount saw more on the first night than the three previous years put together. though it did take me three weeks to sort out how to set it up properly

[Astro Imp]

mmmmm Telrad, yes, plus RACI finder.

Bart

+1

[Charon]

My Celestron red torch.

[DazC]

Car to get to dark site and warm gloves.

D.C

[lhuchison]

Didn't realise it when i started this thread, but its great for ideas. Just ordered the Celestron red torch and checking to see how deep my pockets are for some of the other things!

[DazC]

My Android phone with google Sky Map & ' The Night Sky' apps for identification / guidance. 'Astro Panel' app for seeing conditions/ cloud cover. Built in 8MP camera for occasional shaky & opportunistic afocal shots.

edit: Also - bottle of wine and a large glass.

Thanks dav1d, i saw your post and downloaded Astro Panel, it looks really good. A handy tool in my box of tricks.

D.C

[ggreene1]

A red lens for my Maglite, found online for about 3 bucks.

[wheresthetorch?]

A drummer's stool from a music shop. Adjustable for height - ideal for observing and much cheaper than 'observing chairs' sold at astronomy outlets.

[Avo]

Padded Boiler suit / overalls

[lhuchison]

leifeit ironing chair, much cheaper than astro version. very comfy!

[Grunthos]

Blazewear heated fleece. Never be cold again.

Oh, and while I'm posting: <Sheldon mode on>

Can anyone tell me their best ,non-optic, accessory for star gazing?

A Telrad and (especially) a RACI are optic devices....

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