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单词 equatorial mount
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Definition of equatorial mount in English:

equatorial mount

(also equatorial mounting)
noun
Astronomy
  • A telescope mounting with one axis aligned to the celestial pole, which allows the movement of celestial objects to be followed by motion about this axis alone.

    〔天文〕赤道仪座。比较ALTAZIMUTH (义项 1)

    Compare with altazimuth (sense 1)
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The telescope, with its complex and finely-crafted equatorial mounting, became one of the must-see features of Burton Constable Hall for visitors during the 18th and 19th centuries.
    • Monty mounted the reflector telescope with an equatorial mount on a concrete pedestal, to give it a solid foundation.
    • Today we would use a telescope in an accurately-calibrated equatorial mounting to find the planet's altitude and azimuth (compass-bearing) and then, given the correct sidereal time, its latitude and longitude could be calculated.

Definition of equatorial mount in US English:

equatorial mount

(also equatorial mounting)
noun
Astronomy
  • A telescope mounting with one axis aligned to the celestial pole, which allows the movement of celestial objects to be followed by motion about this axis alone.

    〔天文〕赤道仪座。比较ALTAZIMUTH (义项 1)

    Compare with altazimuth (sense 1)
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Today we would use a telescope in an accurately-calibrated equatorial mounting to find the planet's altitude and azimuth (compass-bearing) and then, given the correct sidereal time, its latitude and longitude could be calculated.
    • Monty mounted the reflector telescope with an equatorial mount on a concrete pedestal, to give it a solid foundation.
    • The telescope, with its complex and finely-crafted equatorial mounting, became one of the must-see features of Burton Constable Hall for visitors during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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