A fine lens for photography. Not so good for astrophotography because of dispersion effects delivering blue halos around bright stars. Here I made it a telescope with a 30.5mm ocular. Up to now I tried 25 min exposures with a 50 mm lens and 12 min exposures with a 135 mm lens. Operation is a bit tricky, but you can get fine results.
Polar alignment is simple with the pole - finder.
In February 1997 I constructed a new support tools including new bearings for the clock. This tracking clock is good for the beginner.