Meaning Of The Word Altazimuth mounting

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altazimuth mounting in American English
noun: a mounting with two axes, to allow movement in both horizontal and vertical planes, used with telescopes, antennas, and precise surveying instruments

altazimuth mounting in British English
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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