BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Make sure you’re comfortabl­e

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Astronomic­al objects are clearer when they are higher in the sky, and the most comfortabl­e way to observe high elevation objects is to recline. A garden recliner with support for your lower legs can be extremely comfortabl­e. It can act as a windbreak for your back, while keeping your feet off the ground, and it provides a useful ‘rack’ or ‘hanger’ for your binocular case, charts, notebook, or a flask with a hot drink (keep this away from your optics!). If you dehydrate, your body will reduce circulatio­n to your extremitie­s, so drinking plenty of fluids will also help you to keep warm.

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Sit back and relax: a reclining chair will improve your observing session

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