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siderostat (n.)
An apparatus consisting essentially of a mirror moved by clockwork so as to throw the rays of the sun or a star in a fixed direction; -- a more general term for heliostat.
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An apparatus consisting essentially of a mirror moved by clockwork so as to throw the rays of the sun or a star in a fixed direction; -- a more general term for
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The siderostat's primary function is to direct sunlight into a telescope's optical system.
The rotating mirror of the siderostat compensates for the Earth's rotation, keeping the target star in the field of view.
Large siderostats are used in heliostat fields to generate concentrated solar power for energy production.
The Hale Solar Telescope in California utilizes a 19-foot siderostat to study the sun's surface and atmosphere.
