oroheliograph
oroheliograph · oroheliographs
A camera for obtaining a circular panoramic view of the horizonA camera for obtaining a circular panoramic view of the horizon. The photographic plate is placed horizontally with a vertical lens above. A specially-shaped mirror reflects light from the entire horizon to the lens, by means of which it is focused upon the plate.
Meaning
1 sensesA camera for obtaining a circular panoramic view of the horizon. The photographic plate is placed horizontally with a vertical lens above. A specially-shaped mirror reflects light from the entire horizon to the lens, by means of which it is focused upon the plate.
Origin
From oro- + heliograph, from Ancient Greek word for "mountain".From oro- + heliograph, from Ancient Greek word for "mountain".
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Forms
plural: oroheliographs| Singular | oroheliograph |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedorograph