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By Iain Todd\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 09 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Astronomy and stargazing involves a lot of standing or sitting in the same place, staring up at the sky. It\u2019s by no means the most energetic of pursuits, and as a result, comfort and warmth are important.<\/p>\n

Amateur astronomers put a lot of thought into what telescope they use, which of their eyepieces<\/a> to pack, or what deep-sky targets are best placed for observing on that particular evening.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s also important to have a suitable place to sit while you gaze through the eyepiece or stare up at the night sky.<\/p>\n

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For astronomy and stargazing, a good chair can be one of your most valuable pieces of kit.<\/p>\n

You may need something sturdy and comfortable for observing at home; something that supports your back and your weight as you position your eye over the eyepiece.<\/p>\n

For telescope observing, you will need a good adjustable chair so that you can change the height of your seat, enabling you to adapt to whatever position your telescope happens to be pointed.<\/p>\n

Or perhaps you need a good foldable chair that you can easily pack for travel when doing a spot of astronomy camping<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A foldable, reclining chair is a great option for an astronomy camping trip. Credit: David Garland<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

One thing to take into consideration if you\u2019re a naked-eye observer is that it will help if your stargazing chair can recline.<\/p>\n

Observing meteor showers<\/a>, for example, involves a lot of sitting still, craning your neck upwards and staring around the same patch of sky, in the hope of catching a shooting star.<\/p>\n

A reclining stargazing chair can help avoid neck cramp and is vital for a successful and comfortable meteor-watching experience.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve picked out some of the best reclining chairs, camping chairs and observing chairs suitable for stargazing and astronomy, helping you stay comfortable so you can focus on the night sky above.<\/p>\n

For help deciding on a portable telescope, read our guide to the best travel telescopes<\/a> available.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>For more general advice, read out guide on how to stargaze<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

8 chairs for astronomy and stargazing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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XGEAR folding reclining camping chair<\/h3>\n<\/div>

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