TTS-160 Original Reviews

Gareth, United Kingdom

“I no longer need to worry about the slew-induced tube rotations causing my bino-viewer to strike the pier or to turn upside-down and so risk dropping to the ground.” – Gareth

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
TTS-160 Panther Pier Extension
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Astronomy Now – British Magazine

“With the TTS-160 you are paying for low-volume, bespoke precision engineering that will last a lifetime. Furthermore, the mount has enthusiastic support from its manufacturers and a growing fan base worldwide.”

– Astro Kit Review: TTS-160 Panther mount (Ade Ashford)

Read the full review here.

Glenn, New Mexico, USA

“The Panther mount is also beautiful and design worthy of MoMA (Museum of Modern Art New York). I can speak about that with some minor authority since I am a designer and have many things in museums including MoMA.” – Glenn

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
TTS-160 Panther Pier Extension
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×8 kg for TTS-160

Astronomy Technology Today

“I mean, alt/az is the best for visual: no contortions, no rotations, eyepiece(s) always at the right spot.”

– Mark Zaslove on using the Track-The-Stars (TTS-160) Panther Mount

Read the full review here.

Tom, Australia

Since receiving the mount, we have been truly blown away by its ease of use and effortlessness required to operate this piece of equipment.” – Tom

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
Telescope rOTAtor
TTS-160 Panther Pier Extension
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

BBC Sky at Night Magazine

4.5 out of 5 stars

“The Panther TTS-160 is extremely well engineered and offers portability, quick set up, excellent tracking and accurate Go-To capabilities.”

– Pete Lawrence, Reviewer, BBC Sky at Night

Read the full review here.

Steve, USA

That is an engineering work of art! exclaimed one guy just staring at the Panther.” – Steve

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
2x TTS-160 Panther Pier Extension
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

James Hudson, Colorado

An immensely portable, premium mount that is ‘just a few minutes from car to stars’… well done Niels, job very well done.” – James

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Gavin Orpin, United Kingdom

I’m a visual observer who frequently uses military night vision monoculars to enhance the deep sky viewing. I’ve found the TTS extremely flexible, easy to set up and accurate.” – Gavin

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160
Counterweight set 2×8 kg for TTS-160
2x Side mount dovetail saddle Vixen

Chris Howey, United Kingdom

I can’t imagine moving back to an equatorial mount. I mainly image from home but have no room for a permanent setup. The Panther allows me to set up on my garden patio in 5 minutes.” – Chris

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
Telescope rOTAtor
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Henning Høst, Denmark

I am convinced the TTS-160 mount with rOTAtor can match most of the expensive German Equatorial Mounts.” – Henning

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
Telescope rOTAtor
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Michael Korff-Karlewski, Germany

The TTS-160 Panther carries the Bino as well as the other telescopes without problems and the tracking is precise and smooth.” – Michael

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Niels Foldager, owner of a Panther Telescope Mount looking through his telescope

Niels Foldager, Denmark

It is extremely fast to set up and only one alignment star is needed with no mechanical alignment involved. So it is perfect for visual use and navigation in the sky.” – Niels

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
Telescope rOTAtor
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×8 kg for TTS-160

Jeff Morgan, Arizona

The Panther set up fast and easy, even being slow and careful. Already worlds better than my Losmandy G11!” – Jeff

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Westminster School, London

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.” – Westminster School

Read their review here.

Products:

TTS-300 Mammoth Observatory Mount
Telescope rOTAtor
Counterweight set 2×8 kg for TTS-300
2x Side mount dovetail saddle Losmandy

Dionisio Chavez, Philippines

Although a bit heavy for its size, the mount is easy to carry and transport using the supplied bags. The craftsmanship, finish and performance of the mount is impeccable.” – Dionisio

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
Telescope rOTAtor
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

Cheng Wang, USA California

The biggest advantage of TTS Panther over a GEM with similar payload capacity is its lightweight.” – Cheng

Read his review here.

Products:

TTS-160 Panther Mount Head
TTS-160 Panther Folding Pier
TTS-160 Panther Topmount, Arms
Counterweight set 2×4 kg for TTS-160

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