Meaning of altazimuth in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ælˈtæzəməθ/

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  1. Noun

    altazimuth

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: blend of altitude and azimuth

    Definitions

    1. an instrument that measures the altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies

    Examples

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