The Half Hitch is the best of all telescope mounts available today.  It is compact, lightweight, and extremely sturdy — qualities essential for a fast, easy astronomical telescope mount.  Moreover, it is alone among lightweight telescope mounts in having a truly comprehensive set of features.  And the Half Hitch is easy for beginners to use, yet it has all the ingredients prized by experienced astronomers.  Few telescope mounts acquired by beginners are "keepers," but the Half Hitch is truly a lifetime telescope mount that provides the rewarding introduction to astronomy that will entice you and your family into this fascinating hobby — and then keep you engaged through the years.

The many unique features of Half Hitch telescope mounts are explained point-by-point on the remaining pages of this website.