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altazimuth Definition

alt·azi·muth (alt′azə mət̸h)

noun

an instrument or a telescope mounting that moves on a horizontal and a vertical axis, used to measure the altitude and azimuth of a star, planet, etc.

Etymology: alt(itude) + azimuth

altazimuth Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Use an altazimuth mount or camera tripod and things get more complicated!

Adjective modifier

  • simple: The simple altazimuth mount allows vertical and horizontal movements for quick astro and terrestrial pointing.

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