Meaning Of The Word Artificial horizon

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What's The Definition Of Artificial horizon?

artificial horizon in American English
a gyroscopic instrument on an aircraft for indicating the true horizon and the position of the craft with reference to it; flight indicator
noun: a level, as a surface of mercury, used in determining the altitudes of stars

artificial horizon in British English
noun: an aircraft instrument, using a gyroscope, that indicates the aircraft's attitude in relation to the horizontal

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