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siderostat

noun
sid·​er·​o·​stat | \ ˈsidərəˌstat\
plural -s

Definition of siderostat

: an equatorially mounted mirror moved by clockwork to reflect the rays of a celestial body observed in a constant usually horizontal direction — compare heliostat

History and Etymology for siderostat

International Scientific Vocabulary sidero- entry 2 + -stat

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