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.

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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