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BarrySimon615
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Well, it is not labeled that way, but it sure has potential. It is an Ottoman Recliner covered in black (faux/fake) leather. It sits on a ringed base that allows for 360 degree rotation. A lever on the right side allows one to recline the back. In this position I think you can probably comfortably use handheld binoculars up to about 75 degrees, maybe a bit more. I found it very easy to turn the chair 360 degrees with my feet a la Fred Flintstone. The arm rests are nicely padded and there is a pocket on the right side, maybe the left side too, which I am sure an astronomer could put to use. The matching footstool also swivels.
I tried to find a picture on-line but could not access a K-Mart catalog. Maybe someone else will have better luck. The catalog number is 87-8333 and it sells for $129.99.
It is not too heavy and should lift up easily into a mini-van, SUV or pick-up.
If anyone else can find a photo, please post it. Other opinions on it's use as a binocular chair are welcome.
Barry Simon
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StarWars
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Reged: 11/26/03
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Loc: At The Movies
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Barry
I looked at the K-Mart web site and came up with nothing..
However I found something else at Walmart..
The Anti-Gravity Chair...Model No. AG-2001.
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Anonymous
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Anti Gravity Chair ehhh 
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BarrySimon615
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One of the guys in our club hunted around and found the K-Mart chair at Overstock.com. Turns out that K-Mart's price is $20 less. ($129.99 vs $149)
I am posting a photo.
Barry Simon
Edited by BarrySimon615 (06/14/04 12:26 AM)
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StarWars
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Whoa Nelly...that chair spells .... 
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Scott Beith
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"Honey, it isn't astronomy equipment - it is quality furniture!!!"
Does anyone think my wife will buy off of the idea???
 
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Craig Simmons
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Just add a double P-mount with a saddle and it's ready to go.
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Craig Simmons
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