Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Today I'm reviewing the TracktheStars Panther Pro telescope mount. In this real-world review, I look at what makes it different from conventional equatorial mounts: fast setup, no polar alignment, strong payload capacity, and surprisingly easy operation for solar, EAA, and visual astronomy. It has some unique abilities you've probably never seen before. I also cover the tradeoffs, including price, its fixed ecosystem, and who this mount is — and is not — for.
In this review I cover:
Setup speed
Payload and stability
Solar observing use
EAA workflow
Alt-az vs equatorial tradeoffs
Unique abilities
What I liked
What I didn't
Who should consider this mount
The mount is available for $8799 from Agena Astro at this link:
https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7540858....
Links to Lunt Products:
Lunt solar products: luntsolarsystems.com/?rfsn=8727310.7de84a
☀️ TAKE YOUR SOLAR OBSERVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Solar Observer’s Handbook is my comprehensive, critically acclaimed guide to viewing, capturing, and processing the Sun.
📖 Available now in softcover, personally signed softcover, and PDF:
👉 azastroguy.com/solar-handbook
Want to buy me a coffee? It's appreciated! buymeacoffee.com/azastroguy
#solarimaging #telescope #astronomy
Today I'm reviewing the TracktheStars Panther Pro telescope mount. In this real-world review, I look at what makes it different from conventional equatorial mounts: fast setup, no polar alignment, strong payload capacity, and surprisingly easy operation for solar, EAA, and visual astronomy. It has some unique abilities you've probably never seen before. I also cover the tradeoffs, including price, its fixed ecosystem, and who this mount is — and is not — for.
In this review I cover:
Setup speed
Payload and stability
Solar observing use
EAA workflow
Alt-az vs equatorial tradeoffs
Unique abilities
What I liked
What I didn't
Who should consider this mount
The mount is available for $8799 from Agena Astro at this link:
https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7540858....
Links to Lunt Products:
Lunt solar products: luntsolarsystems.com/?rfsn=8727310.7de84a
☀️ TAKE YOUR SOLAR OBSERVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Solar Observer’s Handbook is my comprehensive, critically acclaimed guide to viewing, capturing, and processing the Sun.
📖 Available now in softcover, personally signed softcover, and PDF:
👉 azastroguy.com/solar-handbook
Want to buy me a coffee? It's appreciated! buymeacoffee.com/azastroguy
#solarimaging #telescope #astronomy
