Equatorial mounts
type: Concept
modified: 2020-12-16T16:51:26.738Z
modified: 2020-10-30T19:36:43.162Z
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie
definition: A telescope mounting consisting of a polar axis pointed toward the celestial pole, and a declination axis supporting the instrument at right angles to the polar axis.
broader: Telescope mounts
alternative label: Equatorial mountings

Telescope mounts
type: Concept
narrower: Equatorial mounts