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| alt·az·i·muth [ al tázməth, al tázzəməth ] (plural alt·az·i·muths) |
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1. telescope: an instrument, incorporating a telescope that can move vertically and horizontally, used to measure the altitude and azimuth of an astronomical object
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2. surveying instrument: an instrument similar to a theodolite used in surveying to measure horizontal and vertical angles
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| [Mid-19th century. Blend of altitude + azimuth] |
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