altazimuth

Noun

An instrument for determining both the altitude and the azimuth of a heavenly body.

ریشه

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Athenaeum. From al- + azimuth.

مثال

• The astronomer used an altazimuth to track the movement of the stars.
• The altazimuth is a crucial tool in celestial navigation.
• The altazimuth mount allows for movement in two directions.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Altazimuth mount Altazimuth readings Altazimuth telescope