fork telescope mount

A fork telescope mount is a type of mounting system where the telescope is held between two parallel arms (the "forks"), which are connected at the base by a horizontal axis called the declination axis. This design allows the telescope to pivot smoothly in two directions: up-down (altitude) and left-right (azimuth). The fork mount provides stability and ease of movement, making it popular for large, portable telescopes used in astronomy. Its structure helps in accurate tracking of celestial objects across the sky, simplifying observation and astrophotography.