Azimuth is a term commonly used in navigation, astronomy, and geodesy to refer to the angular measurement of an object’s direction or position relative to a reference direction, usually true north or magnetic north. It is expressed in degrees (°), ranging from 0° to 360°, with 0° representing the direction of true north, 90° representing east, 180° representing south, and 270° representing west.
In simpler terms, azimuth indicates the compass bearing from a specific point to an object or location, helping to define direction in a horizontal plane. It’s widely used for navigation, satellite tracking, and in applications involving orientation, such as in telescopes or surveying.
