Definition of azimuth

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Azimuth (n.) The quadrant of an azimuth circle.

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Azimuth :: Azimuth (n.) An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying..
Altazimuth :: Altazimuth (n.) An instrument for taking azimuths and altitudes simultaneously.
Azimuthal :: Azimuthal (a.) Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle.
Gunter''s Quadrant :: Gunter's quadrant () A thin quadrant, made of brass, wood, etc., showing a stereographic projection on the plane of the equator. By it are found the hour of the day, the sun's azimuth, the altitude of objects in degrees, etc. See Gunter's scale..
Azimuth :: Azimuth (n.) The quadrant of an azimuth circle.
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