The azimuthal grid is a coordinate system that stays still while the stars move across it on the sky (the celestial sphere).
It measures the altitude above the horizon and the azimuth (position along the horizon) of the celestial object at a particular time, for a particular place.
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The azimuthal grid is a coordinate system that stays still while the stars move across it on the sky (the celestial sphere). It measures the altitude above the horizon and the azimuth (position along the horizon) of the celestial object at a particular time, for a particular place.
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An azimuth circle is a device used for measuring azimuths, a graduated circle on a sight, gun carriage, searchlight, etc.
The roots of the word are originally from Arabic.