"Al" wrote in message
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The CR 150 is okay for photography, but the CG5 is _completely_ outclassed
by the bulk and weight of the OTA.

I may be wrong, but it seems like the older CG5 had aluminum legs, while the
new one has 2" steel legs?

"These scopes come on NEW heavy-duty German Equatorial mounts with NEW
ultra-sturdy 2" stainless steel legs and center tray for superior rigidity
and vibration dampening":

http://www.celestron.com/prod_pgs/tel/adv_index.htm

I'm not sure if this makes any noticeable difference?

Jarle