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equatorial mounting
noun
- an astronomical telescope mounting that allows motion of the telescope about two mutually perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axis
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No part of the equatorial mounting is shown in the figure, as it resembles in every respect the usual Fraunhofer mounting.
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This alteration and the new equatorial mounting have been admirably made by Grubb; the result is completely successful.
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The director must, of course, have a full equatorial mounting, with circles some two hundred and fifty feet in diameter.
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