altazimuth

Other forms: altazimuths

Definitions of altazimuth
  1. noun
    an instrument that measures the altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies; used in navigation
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    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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