altazimuth mounting

noun

a mounting with two axes, to allow movement in both horizontal and vertical planes, used with telescopes, antennas, and precise surveying instruments.

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Origin of altazimuth mounting

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby altazimuth mounting

altarpiece, altay, altazimuth, altazimuth coordinate system, altazimuth mount, altazimuth mounting, altdorf, altdorfer, alte pinakothek, alter, alter ego
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British Dictionary definitions for altazimuth mounting

altazimuth mounting

noun

a telescope mounting that allows motion of the telescope about a vertical axis (in azimuth) and a horizontal axis (in altitude)
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