Reddit reviews Vestil CPRO-800LP Ergonomic Worker Seat/Chair, 13-1/2" Width, 10" Depth, 220 lb. Capacity, 18-1/2" - 33" Height Range

Vestil CPRO-800LP Ergonomic Worker Seat/Chair, 13-1/2" Width, 10" Depth, 300 lb. Capacity, 18" - 33" Height Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052PJFCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cQtQBbDSCS9CR

I use this and absolutely love it. It isn't the cheapest chair ever but it might be the best money I've ever spent in astronomy.

I bought an XT8 last fall as a first scope and have really enjoyed it. I live in an outer suburb of Cincinnati. I have a never ending skyglow to my west, but reasonably dark skies overhead and to the east. I've had excellent views of M31, M32, M110, M42, M27, Jupiter, Mars, the Moon, owl cluster/asterism, Pleiades and other sights that I'm forgetting to mention here. Just last weekend I got my best view of Jupiter so far. I was able to see the color bands more clearly than ever before, the shadow of a moon on it's surface, two other moons in line with the planet, and could just make out the red spot (I think). The telescope is easy to setup, stays pretty well collimated even after gentle transport, and isn't too much of a beast to move around.

I'd recommend as your first accessory a viewing chair like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Vestil-CPRO-800LP-Ergonomic-Worker-Capacity/dp/B0052PJFCW.

You'll be tempted to get eyepieces, filters, and laser collimators, but that chair is the single item that has enhanced my viewing most. It's adjustable height lets you sit comfortably with the eyepiece at eye level for extended viewing sessions.

Best of luck!

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I love my AD8.

I've bought tons of eyepieces and accessories. Without a doubt the best accessory I've bought is this adjustable height chair. Having this chair is the difference between seeing something in space, and observing something in space. The best eyepiece in the world is worthless if you're too uncomfortable to spend much time looking through it.

Vestil CPRO-800LP Ergonomic Worker Seat/Chair, 13-1/2" Width, 10" Depth, 300 lb. Capacity, 18" - 33" Height Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052PJFCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NCyoDb02ZGBPR

My next favorite accessory is the Telrad view finder. It's a game changer. After getting it, I just took off the viewfinder that came with the scope and I don't miss it at all.

Telrad Finder Sight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ALKAN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xGyoDbJDEY6Q7

For eyepieces, I love the big 2" that comes with the scope. It's my favorite. Otherwise I use this 8-24mm zoom eyepiece.

Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007UQNV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QIyoDb0P2HZCA

I've bought tons of other stuff but most of it doesn't get used much. This three things I use all the time.

Clear skies!

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For a refractor, with such a large range of heights the eyepiece can end up, I suggest something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052PJFCW

Here's a link for a great stool. Its a little pricey, but its compact, light, and adjustable.

Starbound: http://www.company7.com/starbound/products/chair.html
Starbound from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00030VA6U/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009P3WL2I&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=16PEGH07VQK2HTT9FZW7

Vestil
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052PJF5E/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009P3WL2I&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=16PEGH07VQK2HTT9FZW7 or
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052PJFCW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009P3WL2I&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=16PEGH07VQK2HTT9FZW7

Catsperch:
http://www.wood-wonders.com/Catsperch%20Chairs.htm

You can even make you own if you have the resources.
One of many tutorials online: http://www.schlatter.org/Dad/Astronomy/chair.htm

At just under 6', I have to really stretch up to see through the eyepiece of my Z8 when it's pointed straight up, and i often just stand and bend over, which isn't too comfortable. Being a little bit taller would help me a ton.

A better choice would really be to get a better chair like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0052PJFCW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469504489&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=astronomy+chair&dpPl=1&dpID=41PHQ29dVGL&ref=plSrch