Alternate Definitions for Transit instruments

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Term: Transit instruments
Definition:

An instrument mounted so as to allow it to be pointed only at objects in the sky crossing the local meridian. Also known as transit telescopes.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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