Question

Define swinging the telescope and transiting the telescope.

Answer 1

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Ans :swinging - it means turning thetelescope about its vertical axis in the horizontal plane. A swing is called right or left according as the telescopeis rotated clock wise or counter clock wise. Transiting –transiting is also known as plunging or reversing.

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Answer 2

Swinging the telescope and transiting the telescope.

1. Swinging the telescope means a continuous motion of the telescope about its vertical axis in the horizontal plane. A swing is said to be either right or left depending on the way the telescope is rotated clock wise or counter clock wise.
2. Transiting the telescope means the procedure consisting of revolving the telescope through 180° in a vertical plane about its horizontal axis.