Meridian circles

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Term: Meridian circles
Definition:

A telescope with a graduated vertical scale, used to measure the declinations of heavenly bodies and sometimes to determine the time of meridian transits.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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