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 existing at or near the geographic equator

of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator

of or relating to or at an equator

Roots

aequusequat- · Latin · equal, level

Synonyms for equatorial

subtropicaladj tropicaladj

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