Abstract: The kinematic mount preferably includes a first plate, a second plate, and a three connectors. The first plate has three indentations therein, where the indentations are each located at respective apexes of an equilateral triangle. The second plate has three grooves therein, where the grooves are spaced 120 degrees apart from one another. Each connector comprises a first surface and a second surface. The first surface forms an annular contact line between the first surface and one of the indentations. The second surface is coupled to the first surface and defines two substantially parallel contact lines between the second surface and one of the grooves. In a preferred embodiment, the first surface defines a spherical surface and the second surface defines a cylindrical surface.