An equatorial mount is a type of telescope mount designed to track celestial objects as they move across the sky. It has two main axes: one aligned with the Earth's rotation (the right ascension axis) and the other perpendicular to it (the declination axis). This design allows astronomers to follow stars and planets smoothly by rotating the mount around the right ascension axis. These mounts are particularly useful for long-exposure astrophotography, as they can compensate for the Earth's rotation, keeping the target in view for extended periods. Popular among amateur astronomers, equatorial mounts can be found in various sizes and configurations, often paired with telescopes like refractors or reflectors.