The C10-N is the largest Newtonian in its class with 178% more light gathering than the 6 inch model and almost twice the resolving power. The optics of the C10-N telescope are manufactured to Celestron's uncompromising standards. The C10-N uses diffraction-limited parabolic primary mirrors for razor sharp star images across a wide field of view. This telescope is mounted on the very rigid CG-5 German Equatorial mount. A counterweight, latitude scale, setting circles, and slow motion controls on both axes are standard, so you have a fully loaded telescope right from the start. CG-5 Mount. Precision engineered for stability The New German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. Th e key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW 2" Stainless Steel heavy-duty tripod legs with larger and more substantial legs tha t offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also h as a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.