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YOKE MOUNTING [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
CONT

In the yoke (or English) mounting the polar axis is in the form of a long frame with a bearing at each end. The telescope swings in declination about an axis between the sides of the frame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
CONT

La monture à berceau [est] capable de porter des instruments lourds sans demander un équilibrage par une masse qui ne ferait que surcharger l'ensemble (...)

Spanish

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