"transit instrument" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: transit instruments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} transit instrument (plural transit instruments)
  1. (astronomy) An astronomical telescope mounted in the meridian and turning on a fixed east-and-west axis. Categories (topical): Astronomy Related terms: time sight
    Sense id: en-transit_instrument-en-noun-cItfaGem Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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