Meaning Of The Word Meridian circle

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Meridian circle Meaning

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Meridian circle Definition

What's The Definition Of Meridian circle?

meridian circle in American English
noun: a transit instrument provided with a graduated vertical scale, used to measure the declinations of heavenly bodies and to determine the time of meridian transits

meridian circle in British English
noun: an instrument used in astronomy for determining the declination and right ascension of stars. It consists of a telescope attached to a graduated circle

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