Getting a
portable astronomy observatory is easy, if you select the right equipment. In fact, if you choose an
astronomy binocular, you can carry your astronomy observatory on your shoulder. I often carry my
Nikon 10x70 Astroluxe over my shoulder and then add another small shoulder bag with my Pocket Sky Atlas, red flashlight, small notebook and a pencil. Even with the weight of the Nikon, I can easily walk the few blocks it takes to reach a small city park and the trip is well worth it in terms of getting a better site. Remember, though, if you opt for more than a 10x
binocular, you will also need to lug a
tripod to handle the magnification and, in the case of a heavy binocular, also the weight. You can still manage it, though, even with a 20x80, though I, personally, would hesitate to take the trip with a 100mm binocular. That's a lot of weight for a gal to carry.