Basics

When aligning an antenna to a satellite, there are very important variables that need to be adjusted in order to properly receive the signal.

1. Elevation - Angle between the Earth and the satellite above the horizon. This is also referred to as the up or down movement (position) of the satellite antenna.
Elevation is one of the critical factors in dish pointing

2. Azimuth - Compass direction the antenna is pointed towards, relative to a magnetic north. This is also referred to as the left or right movement (position) of the satellite antenna.