azimuth
azimuth, the angular distance from the north or south point of the horizon to the foot of the vertical circle through a heavenly body. The azimuth of a horizontal direction is its deviation from the north or south.
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Article Title:
azimuth
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
24 June 2026
Access Date:
November 13, 2026