Altazimuth Mount
An Altazimuth Mount is a type of telescope mount that allows for two axes of movement: altitude (up and down) and azimuth (side to side). This design makes it easy to point the telescope at various celestial objects by simply moving it in these two directions. It is commonly used for both amateur and professional telescopes due to its simplicity and ease of use.
Unlike other mounts, such as the Equatorial Mount, which requires more complex adjustments for tracking celestial objects, the altazimuth mount is straightforward. It is ideal for beginners and is often found in portable telescopes, making it a popular choice for stargazing and casual astronomy.