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altazimuth

(alt′az′ə 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.

Origin: alt(itude) + azimuth

See altazimuth in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A mounting for astronomical telescopes that permits both horizontal and vertical rotation.
A telescope having such a mounting.

Origin:

Origin: alt(itude)

Origin: + azimuth

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