I realize I won't be doing much observing near the horizon, but there may be the odd occasion to be near that, so I'm trying to figure out a strategy to comfortably allow viewing in most orientations of the scope.

Once the Zygo test report has been completed, the optical alignment is thoroughly tested and tuned to ensure they are spot on before they leave us. The Omegon Astro is yet another excellent astronomy observation chair and thus it has deserved the second best place in our article. It offers a very good seat adjustment range going from 11.8 to 34.25 inches and using most telescopes out there comfortably won’t be an issue. If durability is something you’re looking for in a chair that will satisfy all your needs when it comes to observing the stars, then the Starbound Astronomy Viewing Chair should be on the top of your list.Since telescopes require regular adjustment, you’ll want a chair that’s adjustable as well. An astro chair with little to no adjustment capability is about as useful as a fixed telescope! Adjustable chairs are also often collapsible, which is an essential feature if you plan on frequently changing locations.

Another advantage of that chair design is that it can be turned around and used as a stool with railings for shorter people, with the seat in the lowest positions. Other measurements such as the PV and RMS are important too. With these measurements, the lower the number the better as it shows less curvature on the lens. The flatter an optical lens, the better it will perform. The PV rating (Peak To Valley) is a measurement from the highest point (Peak) to the lowest point (Valley). From this we get the RMS (Root, Mean, Square). This is a similar figure to the PV and measured exactly the same way. The RMS is basically an average height difference from the PV so again, the lower the better. As you can see form the example below, we measured an RMS of just 0.027 wave which is a very good value. To prepare the chair for storage or transport, you just have to remove the seat and fold its two main parts together. The only thing that you should be aware of is the weight capacity. Since we couldn’t receive an official rating from the manufacturer, we can’t recommend this particular chair if you have a few extra pounds on you. We also measure the Power with our systems which is essentially the error from the reference sphere to the test optic. The reference sphere we use on our system is a very high quality sphere so the closer to zero the Power, the less error between the 2 elements thus ensuring a higher quality optical surface.The Starbound Viewing Chair has the most comfortable seat on this list, but this seat comes close (even though it looks thin). The bottom of the chair has a footrest for its higher ranges, allowing you to maintain your correct posture even at its top height of 34”.

If you’re looking for portability at a fair price point, we recommend you look into the Alera Plus IL Folding Stool. It’s an astronomy observation chair that’s easy to fit almost anywhere and easy to set up thanks to its straightforward design. The seat is highly adjustable, from 9 inches up to 32 inches, which allows easy viewing for a wide variety of telescope eyepiece heights. b) my scope gets in the way so I'd have to lean forward too much when observing "high up". So it became uncomfortable and hence it's easier for meto observe just standing on my feet (when the scope is pointing up) Astronomy and stargazing involves a lot of standing or sitting in the same place, staring up at the sky. It's by no means the most energetic of pursuits, and as a result, comfort and warmth are important.It mentions a weight limit of 220 lbs, but some users report it being able to hold up to 250 lbs (not recommended though). This chair is a simplistic design, but it works precisely as it’s intended. The easiest way to spot a truly ergonomic chair is how it looks. Some ergonomic chairs look like modified office chairs, but the most posture-efficient chairs often look a little odd, with extra padding in specific locations for additional support or other interesting design choices. Your observing chair needs to be comfortable Adjustable chairs should be easily mobile and compact with a flat or near-flat profile, so it’s easy to lug around. They need a broad range of motion, so you can remain seated at a variety of heights.

While it is a little on the heavier side thanks to its solid metal construction, it still folds to a very compact size. Thanks to its vinyl seat, you can be sure that it will be fairly comfortable to sit on and easy to clean due to its slippery texture. One thing to take into consideration if you're a naked-eye observer is that it will help if your stargazing chair can recline. It’s lightweight and foldable, though the description is a tad misleading, as it doesn’t fold completely flat (about an extra 4-inch profile when folded). Unlike our previous entry, the Starbound Astronomy Viewing Chair can be fully collapsed, though you do have to take the seat off first. Overall, this seat is a sturdy and comfortable telescope observing chair, but it is priced a bit higher than others.The only difficulty is getting into and out of the seat when it is on the lowest two rungs. Otherwise, it's a tremendous chair. At Rother Valley Optics, one thing we pride ourselves on is customer service and quality of our equipment. When we test your telescope, we will ensure that it is of the highest quality otherwise, we will reject the scope under our strict quality control and test another model for your peace of mind. One of the main values to look at when testing a refractor is the Strehl ratio. The higher this number, the higher quality lens you have. At Rother Valley Optics, we will guarantee the highest possible Strehl ratio for your telescope. We will aim to provide 0.95 Strehl or higher on Takahashi, RVO Horizon, William Optics and many more! Generally, the higher the Strehl ratio, the lower the Astigmatism and Coma meaning a better image quality from your instrument.