Transit - Science and Technology

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Astrological transit, the comparison and evaluation of planets in their current position in relation to those on a Natal Chart
Astronomical transit, the apparent motion of one celestial body across the face of another celestial body or meridian
In surveying, to transit the telescope means to turn the telescope about the trunnion axis, thus turning the telescope through the vertical plane
Transit telescope, a special-purpose telescope mounted so as to point only at objects transiting the local meridian
A specialized type of theodolite used in surveying
Transit (satellite), the first satellite navigation system to be used operationally
Internet transit, one of two mechanisms by which Internet traffic is exchanged between internet service providers
Routing transit number, an identifying code used in transferring funds through banking institutions

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