Definisjon av zenith

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Noun

zenith - the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
celestial point a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin, sphere the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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Substantiv

zenith - The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.
zenith - The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.
zenith - Highest point or state; peak.

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  • In general terms, the zenith is the direction pointing directly "above" a particular location; that is, it is one of two vertical directions at the location, orthogonal to a horizontal flat surface there. The concept of "above" is more specifically defined in astronomy, geophysics and related sciences as the vertical direction opposite to the net gravitational force at a given location. The opposite direction, i.e.

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  • zenith
    Direction pointing vertically above a given location.

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