A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Heliostat
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An instrument consisting of a mirror moved by clockwork, bywhich a sunbeam is made apparently stationary, by being steadilydirected to one spot during the whole of its diurnal period; also, ageodetic heliotrope.
Heliostat meaning & definition 1 of Heliostat.
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A mirror that reflects solar rays onto a central receiver. A heliostat automatically adjusts its position to track daily or seasonal changes in the suns position. The arrangement of heliostats around a central receiver is also called a solar collector field.
Heliostat meaning & definition 2 of Heliostat.
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An apparatus containing a movable or driven mirror, used to reflect sunlight in a fixed direction.
Heliostat meaning & definition 3 of Heliostat.
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