Description
Universal Use
The TTS-160 Panther Counterweight can be used on all TTS-160 Panther products; this includes the Panther Lite, and the Panther Original.
| Telescope | Needed Counterweights | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTA Weight | Example: | Side-mounted | Top-mounted | Comfort Balancing |
| 5-10kg | Refractor <120mm, 8" SCT, Newton 6" | Not needed | 2x4kg | 4kg |
| 10-15kg | Refractor 120-150m, Newton 200mm | Not needed | 2x8kg | 4kg or 8kg |
| 15-20kg | Refractor 150-160mm, 11" SCT, Newton 250mm | 8kg (or opposite mounted OTA) | 2x8kg+2x4kg | 8kg |
| 20-25kg | Refractor 160-180mm, Newton 300mm | 8kg (or opposite mounted OTA) | 8kg | |
Comfort Balancing solution
This 8 kg counterweight can be used for the Comfort Balancing solution. The counterweight can easily be positioned and fixed on the counterweight arms. Just feel the balance and adjust the counterweight position.
Top-mounted telescope balancing
This 8kg counterweight can be used for balancing a top-mounted telescope. Typically two counterweights will be needed – one on each counterweight arm – to get a well balanced setup. It is possible to use a 4 kg counterweight on one side and an 8 kg counterweight on the other side.
Vertical balancing (Y-axis)
This 8kg counterweight can be used with the Vertical balancing bracket to achieve perfect balance around the Y-axis. Most times a 4kg counterweight is best for this use.
Azimuth balancing
When using a single heavy (+15 kg) side-mounted telescope this 8kg counterweight can be placed on the opposite side (on the Vertical balancing bracket) to achieve better Azimuth balance. This is mainly to stabilize the tripod and secure that it cannot tilt over.
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