14 mo old. Purchased a telescope after using this. SkyWatcher S20510 Star Adventurer Astro Package (Black) Andoer Tripod Ball Head Professional Max Load 18 Pounds 360 Degrees Free Rotation with Quick Release Plate 1/4" Screw and Three 1/4 to 3/8 Screw Adapters for Tripod,Monopod,Slider,DSLR Camera (Blue) SkyWatcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black Multiple preprogrammed speeds for time lapse photography Tracking rate selectable between Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Built in polar scope with illuminator. Motor type is servo DSLR interfrace for automatic shutter control Built-in auto-guiding interface Star Adventurer accessory V-style dovetail plate Micro-adjustment knobs Latitude adjustment lock Universal Compatibility: Ball head has a 1/4 " thread quick shoe plate screw and a 3/8 " thread tripod mount screw. Three extra 1/4 " to 3/8 " screw adapters included for special tripods and monopods.