Observing seat

[Abernus]

This might be just me but I find when observing for any length of time I geta crick in my neck and my back starts to ache. I was wondering if anyone else has this issue and if there are such things as observing chairs?

Thanks

[Space Beagle]

Quite a few people on here have made thier own observing chairs based on a design called the 'Denver Chair', including me! Have a peek at the DIY section of the forum for details.

You can buy them too, Astro Engineering do one: Astronomy Observing Aids - nice, but dare I say a little on the expensive side. I think some other people have managed to make use of much cheaper chairs (designed for ironing I think!) from Lidl and Aldi stores!

I'd have a Google for the Denver chairs though as there are quite a few designs about on the Internet!

Doc

[Space Beagle]

Here's a link to the one I threw together, he he!

http://stargazerslounge.com/members-equipment-gallery/106497-another-observing-chair.html

Doc

[Chris H]

I found an observing chair is a must not only does it stop my back aching but being able to hold my eye steady at the eyepiece really makes a difference.

[Llamanaut]

i used a shooting stick up until recently... unfortunately it broke just as i acquired a loevely double star! dont know who was more surprised me or the cat i almost landed on!

[jonstarrysky]

I regard an observing chair (mine is Berlebach from Germany) to be indespensible for any enjoyable observing. Skywatcher recently launched an observing chair, may be of interest to you ? Till then I struggled to find UK suppliers of many astro chairs. Catperch is a top end version you can order from USA for owners of giant dobs.

[Chris H]

I went for a Berlebach as well it is a very nice comfy chair but not cheap. Infact jonstarrysky I also have a XT10i with a Moonlite CR2 focuser are you me? Or am I you?

[Mouse on the Moon]

Leifheit Multi-seat Niveau Ironing Chair, 71310 / 71325, Ironing Board Table Accessories

Might be worth it for £33.

[sbooder]

I stand at the eyepiece, I have no problem with my eye being steady and I like the space around me. I tried a observers chair once, did not get on with it at all.

[brantuk]

I find a bar stool is good - cheap - and much more relaxing than standing and stooping.

[BAZ Senior]

I bought one of the Leifheit chairs, they are very adjustable for height, but to move it up and down, you have to withdraw a bolt, move it and replace the bolt.

Sounds a bit faffy, but Iv'e got a dodgy back, and it saves it no end. I find I spend more time looking at one object as well, as Iam more comfortable.

I don't want to suffer for a hobby that for me is relaxing.

[Abernus]

Thanks for the responces, I like the idea of possible making my own. But that Ironing Chair is looking like a good buy.