Altitude-Azimuth Mount

An Altitude-Azimuth Mount is a type of telescope mount that allows the instrument to be aimed at objects in the sky using two straightforward controls: altitude (up and down angle) and azimuth (horizontal direction). This setup makes it easy to locate and track celestial objects by adjusting these two axes, similar to pointing a gun or a camera. It's especially useful for amateur astronomers because it simplifies movement and alignment, facilitating quick setup and navigation across the sky. The mount moves along these two axes independently, enabling precise targeting and follow-up observation of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.