equatorial mounting
noun
an astronomical telescope mounting that allows motion of the telescope about two mutually perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axis
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How to use equatorial mounting in a sentence
No part of the equatorial mounting is shown in the figure, as it resembles in every respect the usual Fraunhofer mounting.
This alteration and the new equatorial mounting have been admirably made by Grubb; the result is completely successful.
The director must, of course, have a full equatorial mounting, with circles some two hundred and fifty feet in diameter.
Skylark Three | Edward Elmer Smith
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