What is the meaning of equatorial?

noun

  • A telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it.

adjective

  • Of or relating to or at an equator.
    • usage: "equatorial diameter"
  • Of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator.
    • usage: "equatorial heat"
  • Of or existing at or near the geographic equator.
    • usage: "equatorial Africa"
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