Definition of siderostat in English:
siderostat
noun ˈsʌɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)statˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)statˈsidərəˌstat
Astronomy An instrument used for keeping the image of a celestial object in a fixed position.
Example sentencesExamples
- The six mirrors, or siderostats, are mounted at regular intervals along a Y-shaped set of tubes.
- ObservatoryScope's heliostats and siderostats were specifically designed to utilize proven off-the-shelf components wherever possible.
- The six imaging siderostats can be mounted on any one of the concrete piers apparent along the arms of the Y, providing the maximum baseline of 437 meters.
- One array consists of four stationary astrometric siderostats with baselines between 18 m and 35 m, while the other contains six movable imaging siderostats with baselines up to 435 m.
- The siderostat is designed to survive up to 200 kilometers per hour winds.