Also - what is that 2 part cover that sits over the end of the scope
....

The larger piece has another use. Get yourself some Baader Astro
solar film, and a roll of double sided tape. Fix pieces of tape to
the underside of the cover, leaving the hole clear. Cut a piece of
the film - large enough to cover the hole plus a bit more - 2-3cm.
Place on the upturned underside of the cover and smooth down. You now
have a safe solar filter. When you have finished with it put the
small cover on. When you want to use the telecope on ordinary astro
objects, take the large cover off (complete with small cover, and put
facing upwards on a flat surface - the film is therefore always
protected from damage.

Roger