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.
Nearby words
altarpiece, altay, altazimuth, altazimuth coordinate system, altazimuth mount, altazimuth mounting, altdorf, altdorfer, altdorfer, albrecht, alte pinakothek, alter
Origin of altazimuth mounting
First recorded in 1875–80
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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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