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nadir vs. zenith

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

nadir: 1. the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer; 2. the lowest point —Merriam-Webster zenith: 1. the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and … Continue reading →

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