Definition of heliostat
: an instrument consisting of a mirror mounted on an axis moved by clockwork by which a sunbeam is steadily reflected in one direction
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Molten Salt Thermal Storage Molten salt can retain heat for a long time, so it's generally found in solar thermal plants, where dozens or hundreds of heliostats (large mirrors) use the heat from sunlight to create energy.
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The facility consists of an array of heliostats—or panels that reflect sunlight onto a thermal tower—and a molten salt tank.
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The observatory connects to a heliostat mounted outside, which tracks the sun and reflects light at the telescopes.
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Gary Poliquin of Lake Zurich was another astronomical society member who set up a simple heliostat, which bounced the image through a lens and then onto a large screen about 40 feet away.
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The observatory connects to a heliostat mounted outside, which tracks the sun and reflects light at the telescopes.
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The observatory connects to a heliostat mounted outside, which tracks the sun and reflects light at the telescopes.
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The observatory connects to a heliostat mounted outside, which tracks the sun and reflects light at the telescopes.
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The observatory connects to a heliostat mounted outside, which tracks the sun and reflects light at the telescopes.
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