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azimuth
/ˈæzɪməθ/
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What does azimuth mean?
noun
- An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.
- The quadrant of an azimuth circle.
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/ˈæzɪməθ/
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Webb at once proceeded to take full magnetic declination, time and azimuth observations, Laseron recording for him.
It contains the right ascension, declination, and azimuth index, all neatly carved upon slate.
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I determined the distance of the horns, or the differences of altitude and azimuth, by the passage over the threads of the quadrant.
It follows that by discovering that plane of polarisation, and measuring its azimuth with respect to the north, the position of the sun, although beneath the horizon, could be determined, and the apparent solar time obtained.
For this purpose he had with him an azimuth compass; but he found, that the needle differed very considerably in its position, even to thirty degrees; the variation being in some places more, in others less.