Definitions from Wiktionary (almucantar)

▸ noun:  (astronomy, archaic or historical) A small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.
▸ noun:  (astronomy, archaic or historical) An instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross such a circle.





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