altazimuth mounting

American

noun

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

altazimuth mounting British

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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Etymology

Origin of altazimuth mounting

First recorded in 1875–80

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Telescope, consisting of a brass tube 3-1/2 in. long with an aperture of 2-3/4 in.; on its original brass tripod, with a serviceable altazimuth mounting.

From Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers by Bedini, Silvio A.

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