altitude and azimuth

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In the astrolabe, an openwork metal rete containing markings for the stars, etc., may be rotated by hand over a disc on which the lines of altitude and azimuth are inscribed.

From On the Origin of Clockwork, Perpetual Motion Devices, and the Compass by Price, Derek J. de Solla (Derek John de Solla)

The altazimuth can thus determine the altitude and azimuth of objects, hence the name.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various

I determined the distance of the horns, or the differences of altitude and azimuth, by the passage over the threads of the quadrant.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 by Ross, Thomasina

For larger instru16ments other arrangements are needed, both to give the telescope steadiness, and to supply slow movements in altitude and azimuth.

From Half-hours with the Telescope Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction. by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)