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equatorial

/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/

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noun

A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.

Examples :

"The astronomer used the equatorial telescope to track the movement of the planets. "

astronomy technology space science device

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adjective

Of, near, or relating to the equator

Examples :

"That plant is best suited to equatorial climates."

geography world environment

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adjective

Perpendicular to the plane of a ring

Examples :

"The equatorial plane of the school playground swings is perpendicular to the ground. "

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