azimuth
az·i·muth / ˈazəmə[unvoicedth]/ • n. the direction of a celestial object from the observer, expressed as the angular distance from the north or south point of the horizon to the point at which a vertical circle passing through the object intersects the horizon. ∎ the horizontal angle or direction of a compass bearing.DERIVATIVES: az·i·muth·al / ˌazəˈmə[unvoicedth]əl/ adj.
azimuth
azimuth Angle between the vertical plane through a celestial body and the n–s direction. Astronomers measure the angle eastwards from the n point of the observer's horizon. Navigators and surveyors measure it westwards from the s point. Altitude and azimuth form an astronomical co-ordinate system for defining position.
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