So how do you do it ??

[Space Bat]

I have recently figured out again the most comfortable way of viewing through an eyepiece....

I keep both eyes open but place my hand over the non viewing eye.

This has helped me relax the eyes to capture far more detail than trying to pin tight one eye and peer with the other...

Or you could use an eyepatch pirate styleee AAArrrrgghh

So how do you do it??

[Iris]

I do the same as you when I am trying to pull out detail or faint stuff otherwise I just close one eye but try to keep it relaxed rather than screwing it tight

[gliderpilot]

I use a binoviewer - far more comfortable more detail and more immersive views!

Another idea is to wear a hoody with the hood up. Not only does this cut down on any glare or light pollution it reduces your peripheral vision.

If hunting for really faint objects then i have to go into cyclops mode to pull out the last drops of light. I will then put a hand over my eye to avoid the distractions of looking at my feet!

[Space Bat]

I knew I should have put 'Other' in the poll

Can't change it via edit - could a mod do this add an extra poll function to include 'Other' ??

Chris

[MikeD]

[Space Bat]

Why thank you kind Sir

[RobH]

On the odd occasion I actually look through the beastie, I keep both eyes open and just ignore one eye.

If there's too much light for some reason, which isn't the case in the observatory, I cover my head and the eyepiece with a black cloth.

Still keep both eyes open though.

Cheers

Rob

[Capricorn]

Both open, learnt to switch dominence when doing archery.

Makes it relaxing when needed.

[keef_uk]

close one eye, but think I may try the eye patch method!!

[NickH]

I did look again recently...(move away from the laptop sir....move away!)...and like Rob, both eyes open and ignore one..

[russ]

One eye closed for me. Takes no effort. Although rather use the binoviewers when i can.

Russ

[step_hen]

Both eyes open, as my right eye is dominant anyway.

[Talitha]

I do this:

[Beulah]

I think the suggestion of a is a great idea. Where do I buy 'em? From the pirate shop?

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I just keep both eyes open. This is a habit I formed when doing regular photography, which allowed me to remain alert to anything going on outside the field of view of the lens. (OK so maybe I have multiple personalities each looking out of one eye (shut up, that's our secret:cool:))