Please Show Me Your Astronomy Chair

[emadmoussa]

8 minutes ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

Do Buckingham Palace know you have it? 

Harry is covering up for me! 

[Stub Mandrel]

1 minute ago, emadmoussa said:

Harry is covering up for me! 

I din't know he was an upholsterer!

[emadmoussa]

Just now, Stub Mandrel said:

I din't know he was an upholsterer!

Royal brand. 

[Nyctimene]

One of my best buys 2012, the "Füssener Astro-Stuhl" in the magnum version:

Extremely sturdy (Birch plywood and mountain ash (used for traditional sleighs)); the retailer, a man of heavy weight, has been reported to demonstrate it's stability by jumping up and down on the seat board put in the top position!), doesn't topple over; I'm seated safe and comfortably in the highest position when pointing the 18" towards zenith. Easy to handle; you can change the height of the seat within seconds without looking and (it's well balanced) shift it with one hand. Stretched out (using the rope shown), it serves excellent for binocular or meteor observation. Folds down flat to 45 mm thickness, so easily to store and transport. Bought this from here (website in German only; of course, no affiliation etc., just a pleased owner!);

https://www.intercon-spacetec.de/zubehoer/astronomie-zubehoer/stuehle/4889-ics-astro-stuhl-magnum-grau-hoehe-115-cm-beobachterstuhl.html

at 248 Euro not cheap - but just the price of a better 2" eyepiece, and much more useful!

Stephan

 

Edited August 22, 2018 by Nyctimene

[Knighty2112]

3 minutes ago, Nyctimene said:

One of my best buys 2012, the "Füssener Astro-Stuhl" in the magnum version:

Extremely sturdy (Birch plywood and mountain ash (used for traditional sleighs)); the retailer, a man of heavy weight, has been reported to demonstrate it's stability by jumping up and down on the seat board put in the top position!), doesn't topple over; I'm seated safe and comfortably in the highest position when pointing the 18" towards zenith. Easy to handle; you can change the height of the seat within seconds without looking and (it's well balanced) shift it with one hand. Stretched out (using the rope shown), it serves excellent for binocular or meteor observation. Folds down flat to 45 mm thickness, so easily to store and transport. Bought this from here (website in German only; of course, no affiliation etc., just a pleased owner!);

https://www.intercon-spacetec.de/zubehoer/astronomie-zubehoer/stuehle/4889-ics-astro-stuhl-magnum-grau-hoehe-115-cm-beobachterstuhl.html

at 248 Euro not cheap - but just the price of a better 2" eyepiece, and much more useful!

Stephan

 

That’s an expensive bit of wood to sit on! 

[Nyctimene]

8 minutes ago, Knighty2112 said:

That’s an expensive bit of wood to sit on! 

Not at all; it's a very sophisticated product, developed by a group of avid stargazers, and it's build oozes quality (e.g. all fittings stainless steel)! A real joy to sit on, moreover for guests in outreach situations, or children. Good value for money.

Stephan

Edited August 22, 2018 by Nyctimene

[refractordude]

4 hours ago, mikeDnight said:

What is the make and model, please.

[refractordude]

4 hours ago, Nyctimene said:

One of my best buys 2012, the "Füssener Astro-Stuhl" in the magnum version:

Extremely sturdy (Birch plywood and mountain ash (used for traditional sleighs)); the retailer, a man of heavy weight, has been reported to demonstrate it's stability by jumping up and down on the seat board put in the top position!), doesn't topple over; I'm seated safe and comfortably in the highest position when pointing the 18" towards zenith. Easy to handle; you can change the height of the seat within seconds without looking and (it's well balanced) shift it with one hand. Stretched out (using the rope shown), it serves excellent for binocular or meteor observation. Folds down flat to 45 mm thickness, so easily to store and transport. Bought this from here (website in German only; of course, no affiliation etc., just a pleased owner!);

https://www.intercon-spacetec.de/zubehoer/astronomie-zubehoer/stuehle/4889-ics-astro-stuhl-magnum-grau-hoehe-115-cm-beobachterstuhl.html

at 248 Euro not cheap - but just the price of a better 2" eyepiece, and much more useful!

Stephan

 

Nice

[Stub Mandrel]

4 hours ago, Nyctimene said:

One of my best buys 2012, the "Füssener Astro-Stuhl" in the magnum version:

I feel a router project coming on...

[LukeSkywatcher]

5 hours ago, emadmoussa said:

Royal brand. 

Gets the Granny royal seal of approval.

[LukeSkywatcher]

4 hours ago, Knighty2112 said:

That’s an expensive bit of wood to sit on! 

That's nothing. Mine cost 6K (ruddy good thing i didnt have to pay for it)

Edited August 22, 2018 by LukeSkywatcher

[Stub Mandrel]

26 minutes ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

That's nothing. Mine cost 6K (ruddy good thing i didnt have to pay for it)

For that money I'd expect a sedan chair, complete with minions to hold it at the right height for the scope ?

[LukeSkywatcher]

4 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

For that money I'd expect a sedan chair, complete with minions to hold it at the right height for the scope ?

I can upgrade after 3 yrs.

[mikeDnight]

2 hours ago, refractordude said:

What is the make and model, please.

Sorry, I haven't got a clue! I bought it cheap from a local garden centre about five years ago. They'd bought all new seating for their staff and had several hydraulic swivel chairs on sale for about £10 each. Most of the time I prefer to stand while observing, but there are times when sitting comfortably, especially using a seat with a back rest, is most welcome.

[carastro]

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Wow! Being Captain Awkward with the superpower of constantly tripping and falling, these wires could be my ultimate kryptonite. 

Lol.

Actually that's nothing, that image is a few years old, I now run a dual rig with even more cables than previously with an extra Electronic filterwheel, 2nd camera and extra dew heater and 2nd laptop.  I know some people are anal about tidying up their cables but as I change my equipment around frequently it's too problematic to try to do it any other way, so I let it all hang out with a "no walk" zone which I am used to.  

SAME CHAIR THOUGH.  Ha ha.

Edited August 22, 2018 by carastro

[Guest]

On 21/08/2018 at 20:56, johninderby said:

Teak garden bench for this evening. Forecast is for heavy cloud but clear skies instead.  ?

Like your setup. Is it the 150 mm version ota? 

[johninderby]

42 minutes ago, Grumpy Martian said:

Like your setup. Is it the 150 mm version ota? 

No it’s The 180. Super pleased with the lunar / planetary views it’s giving which is what I bought it for.

 

[refractordude]

Thanks for all the advice. I will get the chair in the image.

[michaelmorris]

Ironing stool from Aldi with a new homemade much larger seat fitted and the height adjustment retaining bolt replaced with a large 'pin' made from a coach bolt with the thread cut off.

[Jkulin]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000VJE5SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got mine on offer at £28

[Nojus]

I've remake it from rowing trainer,it's good when using in my own backyard, but for transportation to heavy ..

[JG777]

Here is the one I have been promised if I buy any more telescopes ...

 

[JamesF]

27 minutes ago, JG777 said:

Here is the one I have been promised if I buy any more telescopes ...

Wow!  More telescopes and a nice chair with straps to make sure you don't fall out if you accidentally fall asleep during those late sessions.  What more could you want?

James

[CraigT82]

Here's mine, cut from 18mm birch ply

 

[JG777]

10 hours ago, JamesF said:

Wow!  More telescopes and a nice chair with straps to make sure you don't fall out if you accidentally fall asleep during those late sessions.  What more could you want?

James

Indeed, but its the power options that worry me, not a standard 12v Lithium battery ...