coelostat
coelostat noun: a device that rotates a telescope so as to keep its orientation constant with relation to the stars.
Noun
coelostat (plural coelostats)
- A device that rotates a telescope so as to keep its orientation constant with relation to the stars.
coelostat meaning in Tamil
coelostat in Tamil
- வானிறுத்தி
Forms of coelostat
| plural | coelostats |
|---|---|
| alternative form | cælostat |
| alternative form | caelostat |
| alternative form | cœlostat |
Origin of coelostat
Related to Latin coelestis (“sky”), corrupted form of caelestis, + -stat.
Questions about coelostat
- What does coelostat mean?
- Coelostat means a device that rotates a telescope so as to keep its orientation constant with relation to the stars.
- What is coelostat in Tamil?
- Coelostat in Tamil is வானிறுத்தி. See Coelostat meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is coelostat?
- Coelostat is a noun.
- What is the plural of coelostat?
- The plural of coelostat is coelostats.
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