I’m 57 so lugging the 8se, tripod, battery pack, backpack, chair and accessories is somewhat of a big deal. Something you can easily talk yourself out of. I also had the Celestron Skymaster 25x100 binoculars and a special swivel tripod mount to hold them steady while sitting in a lounge chair but also, once again, setup was a bit cumbersome. Not that I have the shakes but holding binoculars and seeing the Horsehead Nebula can be a bit of a challenge. My friend recommends the Canon Image Stabilization binoculars but are a bit pricey.
