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ASTRONOMICAL THEODOLITE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Optics
DEF

An instrument equipped with both horizontal and vertical graduated circles, for the simultaneous observation of horizontal and vertical directions or angles.

OBS

[This] instrument [is used] for measuring the altitude and azimuth of a celestial body by the horizontal and vertical rotation of a telescope.

Key term(s)
  • astronomic theodolite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Optique
DEF

Théodolite [qui] comporte un cercle gradué vertical et un cercle gradué horizontal pour l'observation «simultanée» des angles verticaux et horizontaux.

OBS

théodolite astronomique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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