equa'torially

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equatorial (ˌɛkwəˈtɔːrɪəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, like, or existing at or near the equator
2.  astronautics (of a telescope) mounted on the perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axis: an equatorial orbit
3.  astronomy of or referring to the celestial equator: equatorial coordinates
 
n
4.  an equatorial mounting for a telescope
 
equa'torially
 
adv

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