What is a Hybrid Mount?
Watch Niels explain what a Hybrid Mount is,
such as the TTS-160 Panther Pro Telescope Mount.
What is Target Lock?
Watch Niels explain what the Target Lock feature is
on the new TTS-160 Panther Pro Telescope Mount.
TTS-160 Panther Pro Mount
– premium hybrid alt-az telescope mount
At Track The Stars, we understand that observing should feel natural, intuitive, and uninterrupted. That’s why we’ve developed the TTS-160 Panther Pro, a hybrid Alt-Az telescope mount that seamlessly blends manual control with intelligent motorized tracking, giving you complete freedom under the night sky.
Key Advantages
- Seamless manual and motorized operation – move freely or use GoTo at any time
- Instant tracking after manual movement – point, let go, and observe
- Full GoTo capability with precise and accurate slewing
- Integrated Wi-Fi and app control for cable-free operation
- No alignment needed for quick visual use
- Comfort Balancing support for stable and ergonomic observing
- And much more…
The Panther Pro is built for astronomers who want both simplicity and precision without compromise.
THE PANTHER PRO: MANUAL FREEDOM MEETS GOTO
– An in-depth demonstration with Cosmic Curiosity and Niels Haagh
We’re excited to share that a new in-depth Interview of Niels regarding the TTS-160 Panther Pro Mount has just been published by Comsic Curiosity, a hobby astronomer making all kinds of high-quality astronomy videos, reviews and guides for hobby astronomers. So, go check out the video and subscribe to their channel.
“And when you let go, tracking starts immediately again tracking where it’s pointing now. So, it always tracks once you have aligned it from the beginning. Then it always tracks wherever you point it.” – Niels
Now you can put an 4kg or 8kg counterweight on the arm, and then slide your long refractor forward in its rings, thereby dramatically reducing eyepiece movement! And it works really, really well! By having this laterally movable weight, you can namely also very easily rebalance the scope laterally, when you change eyepieces.
The alt-az movement pattern of the mount is ideal for an observatory used by a large audience. The mount takes up less space than a traditional German Equatorial Mount of similar capacity and the eyepieces and other instruments are always situated in a good observing position.
For me, one of the standout features is outreach usability. At public events, people bump telescopes. Kids grab eyepieces. Adults touch the scope. It happens. On many mounts, a hard bump can ruin your alignment and force you to stop your event while you reset everything and recalibrate. The Panther Pro’s ability to recover gracefully after being jostled is a genuine outreach lifesaver. If the telescope is bumped, the mount will simply hunt back to the target instead of turning the incident into a full restart.
Sometimes uncomplicated visual is the way to go, and the TTS-160 Panther is about as easy, accurate and fun a mount for visual you can find and it does visual to with no polar alignment necessary. Imagine an Alt-Az mount designed for accurate go-to, simple and quick setup, and if you want, imaging.
Join the TTS-160 Panther Telescope Mount User Group
Discover, Share, and Learn with Fellow Stargazers
Are you a proud owner of a TTS-160 Panther Mount (Pro, Lite or Original?) or considering becoming one? Join our dedicated user group and connect with a vibrant community of astronomy enthusiasts.
- Special Updates & Perks: Be the first to know about software updates, new accessories, and exclusive discounts.
- Community Support: Whether you’re troubleshooting or seeking inspiration, the group is here to help.
- First access to New Features: Be the first to explore new features, beta-test software updates, and preview upcoming products.
OUR DEALERS
No matter where you are, you can experience the quality and ease of use of the TTS-160 Panther Pro. We’ve partnered with a select group of dealers worldwide to bring the Track The Stars products closer to you. You can either buy directly from us or from one of our local dealers and get it shipped directly to your doorstep. All mounts come with a 3 year warranty.
Find a dealer near you or go to the shop so you can join the TTS-160 Panther Community.
| Country | Dealers |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | SUPRA Praha |
| Germany | APM-telescopes Teleskop-Service Ransburg GmbH |
| United Kingdom | Astrograph |
| United States | Agena Astro Cloud Break Optics |
Track The Stars is a small Danish telescope mount producer. The telescope mounts are designed and handbuilt in Denmark and made of high-quality materials. The mounts include the TTS-160 Panther Lite Telescope Mount, TTS-160 Panther Original Telescope Mount, and the larger TTS-300 Mammoth Observatory Telescope Mount.