Coelostat
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coelostat is a noun meaning (astronomy) A device that rotates a telescope so as to keep its orientation constant with relation to the stars.
Meaning
(astronomy) A device that rotates a telescope so as to keep its orientation constant with relation to the stars.
Word Forms
- coelostats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include derotator, collimator, celatone, coronograph, astroscope, equatorial.
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