altazimuth mounting

noun

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

altazimuth mounting

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of altazimuth mounting¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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.

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