Specs on, Specs off....

[westmarch]

I have astigmatism and also need reading glasses but find I can observe best without glasses.  Like most people, the specs are on to read charts, off to observe, on to sketch or check charts, off to observe....  I've tried spec necklaces or perching them on my head but nothing seems to work.

Last night after an hour of juggling while star hopping,  I tried the Blue Peter option - I removed one lens from an old pair of glasses.  It worked!  I can observe and consult charts or sketch without juggling the specs!

John

[Astro Imp]

Brilliant!!!!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Maybe that is why sir Patrick wore a monocle

I just went for long eye relief EPs. Works for me, even if varifocal glasses get in the way a bit

[Demonperformer]

Wish you'd posted this while I was still doing visual ...

[Swoop1]

In the winter, my specs are why I wear a wooly hat with a turn up- it gives me somewhere to tuck the arms when they are out of the way.

[Ouroboros]

Neat idea that.  There's also the Patrick Moore monocle approach too.  

Personally I have found hanging my glasses round me neck from a lanyard works well.   

[westmarch]

5 hours ago, Swoop1 said:

In the winter, my specs are why I wear a wooly hat with a turn up- it gives me somewhere to tuck the arms when they are out of the way.

I ended up with the turn up down because it was so cold and that made getting the specs behind my ears even harder!

John