![When using a telescope with an equatorial mount, I need to align it with the south or north, then place the altitude matching it with my latitude; but what do I do When using a telescope with an equatorial mount, I need to align it with the south or north, then place the altitude matching it with my latitude; but what do I do](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-6126671003be4c0968a98c83f97fd96c.webp)
When using a telescope with an equatorial mount, I need to align it with the south or north, then place the altitude matching it with my latitude; but what do I do
![The Alt-Azimuth mounting is a simple design usually with a means of elevating and rotating the telescope. The Alt-Azimuth mounting is a simple design usually with a means of elevating and rotating the telescope.](http://www.naasbeginners.co.uk/Articles/Equipment/Eqatorial_Mount/Equatorial_files/image009.jpg)
The Alt-Azimuth mounting is a simple design usually with a means of elevating and rotating the telescope.
![The Alt-Azimuth mounting is a simple design usually with a means of elevating and rotating the telescope. The Alt-Azimuth mounting is a simple design usually with a means of elevating and rotating the telescope.](http://www.naasbeginners.co.uk/Articles/Equipment/Eqatorial_Mount/Equatorial_files/image002.jpg)
The Alt-Azimuth mounting is a simple design usually with a means of elevating and rotating the telescope.
![Moving the telescope after polar alignment - Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice - Stargazers Lounge Moving the telescope after polar alignment - Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice - Stargazers Lounge](http://www.funsci.com/fun3_en/sider/sider_03.gif)