Astronomy

The Astronomical Chair

What is it?

A chair that would slide up and down a slope for easy movement.

Why is it Used?

To reach the eyepiece of a telescope when working with big mural quadrants.

What does it look like?

Pictured right is a more modern chair.

The seat moved up or down the slope.

Current ones look like regular chairs almost, where you can practically lie down in it.

Astronomy Chair