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Definition of Altazimuth
1. Noun. An instrument that measures the altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies; used in navigation.
Definition of Altazimuth
1. n. An instrument for taking azimuths and altitudes simultaneously.
Definition of Altazimuth
1. Noun. A telescope or surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation ¹
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Definition of Altazimuth
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Literary usage of Altazimuth
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society by Cambridge Philosophical Society (1883)
"(2) On an altazimuth constructed from the designs of the late Rev. Dr W. Pearson.
By A. FREEMAN, MA This instrument is described in Dr Pearson's Practical ..."
2. Report of the Annual Meeting (1870)
"... the Sultan mounted on a white horse, according to ancient Arabian etiquette.
On a small altazimuth Instrument for the Use of Explorers. By Lieut. ..."
3. Practical Astronomy by Peter Smith Michie, Frank Stowell Harlow (1893)
"Measurements of Angles with altazimuth.—In order to understand the measurement
of the difference of azimuth of two points at unequal altitudes, ..."
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