Meaning Of The Word Altazimuth

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What's The Definition Of Altazimuth?

altazimuth in American English
an instrument or a telescope mounting that moves on a horizontal and a vertical axis, used to measure the altitude and azimuth of a star, planet, etc.
noun: an instrument for determining both the altitude and the azimuth of a heavenly body

altazimuth in British English
noun: an instrument for measuring the altitude and azimuth of a celestial body by the horizontal and vertical rotation of a telescope

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