polar axis en · NOUN
Meanings
- Of an equatorial mounting, the axis of rotation that is positioned parallel to the axis of the Earth, allowing a telescope to be turned in an hour angle or a right ascension.
- A fixed line, usually horizontal, used in polar coordinates and from which an angle coordinate is measured.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polar axes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |