azimuthal

/ˌæzɪˈmʌθəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or measured as an azimuth; describing direction in a horizontal plane.
    • The telescope's azimuthal mount allows it to rotate left and right.
    • In the azimuthal coordinate system, the angle is measured clockwise from north.
    • The map uses an azimuthal projection to show distances accurately from the center point.
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