equatorially


e·qua·to·ri·al

E0188300 (ē′kwə-tôr′ē-əl, ĕk′wə-)adj.1. a. Of, relating to, or resembling the earth's equator.b. Relating to conditions that exist at the earth's equator: equatorial heat.2. Being or having a mounting with two perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's rotational axis, allowing a telescope so mounted to track a celestial object for long periods with adjustments only to that axis.n. A telescope having an equatorial mounting.
e′qua·to′ri·al·ly adv.