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[AJ Crayon <acrayon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stan, you seem to be going through a stage we all get to at one time or another.
Wearing glasses, like myself, is one indicator; basiclly we are speaking of the
age factor, which none of us can escape.

Over the years, Steve Coe, others and myself, have experienced this also; our
decision is to take a break from observing and sit down for a while; when I sat
sit I really mean sit - get off of your feet to rest everything.  How long will
depend on several factors, fatigues and the labor factor being the biggest
considerations; but try 15 minutes for starters.  You might consider having a
snack while resting.  Also, raising your feet can also help.  If the glasses are
bothering you take them off, or leave them on - whichever helps you rest.

Having to wear glasses is a real pain, I need them to see the stars but not to
read the star chart.  They are bifocal but it just doesn't seem to help.  Using 
a
chain isn't good either because there's always a flashlight on a chain around my
neck.  Once I get the telescope calibrated (much easier now than before) I take
the glasses off so there's only the flashlight around neck.

Hope this helps,
aj
http://www.saguaroastro.org

StanFM@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I started observing with EVAC in the mid 90's per my notes and early
> sketches.  I was in my forties and didn't have any visual challenges to speak
> of.   However, somewhere along the way, my observing sessions became more
> laborious and I don't know what to do.  I think it may be due to the fact
> that seeing printed materials and star charts etc. has become much more
> difficult in low red lighting conditions requiring taking glasses on and off,
> etc. and making the experience less discovery oriented and more "work."  In
> fact, I found myself experiencing much more fatigue as well.  Has anyone
> experienced this?  Is this something unique to me or to my age?  Any ideas as
> to how to get past this difficult phase if that's what it is?
>
> Looking for a second wind...
>
> Stan F.
>
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