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Crazy Binocular Viewing Chairs

Posted By XTSee On October 29, 2008 @ 12:02 am In Observing | 11 Comments

You may have read one of my recent posts reviewing the [1] Adler Optik Jupiter 20×80 Giant Observation Binoculars.

With binoculars of this size, they are quite heavy and suitable methods of supporting them is a must. Not only will your arms buckle under the weight after a while, but they just cannot hold the binos steady enough, and stars will just be a constant blurry motion.

While a good sturdy Tripod is the simplest method, why not consider one of the following alternatives, from the sublime to the ridiculous!

All of these are homemade chairs, and a couple of these sites will supply the chairs as kits for purchase.

Thanks goes to Walt Reil at [6] Central Coast Astronomical Society for the above fascinating links. You can see more pictures of Tom Frey’s EZ Gazer Astro Lounger Chair in use at this [7] CCAS Star Parties page.

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[1] Adler Optik Jupiter 20×80 Giant Observation Binoculars: http://www.orion-xt10.com/blog/review-of-adler-optik-jupiter-20x80-zcf-binos/
[2] STARGEEZER PRODUCTS PRESENTS The Couch - Potato Telescope: http://www.geocities.com/lwraif/SimP/
[3] Redneck Astronomy Bino Chair (RAC 1000): http://www.tulsawalk.com/projects/rac1000/index.html
[4] Gary’s Motorized Big Binocular Chair - by Gary Honis: http://ghonis2.ho8.com/garysbinochair1.html
[5] The Making Of Voyager - Wayne Schmidt’s Motorized Binocular Chair: http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/voyager.htm
[6] Central Coast Astronomical Society: http://www.ccastronomy.org/
[7] CCAS Star Parties page: http://www.ccastronomy.org/photos_starparties_ccas.htm
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