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altazimuth

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alt·az·i·muth  (l-tz-mth)
n.
1. A mounting for astronomical telescopes that permits both horizontal and vertical rotation.
2. A telescope having such a mounting.
[alt(itude) + azimuth.]
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Noun1.altazimuth - an instrument that measures the altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies; used in navigation
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something


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The instruments provided for the journey consisted of two barometers, two thermometers, two compasses, a sextant, two chronometers, an artificial horizon, and an altazimuth, to throw out the height of distant and inaccessible objects.
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