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Record 1 2003-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Surveying
DEF

The point of the celestial sphere that is vertically above the observer and directly opposite the nadir ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Arpentage
DEF

Point de la sphère céleste situé verticalement au-dessus de la tête d'un observateur.

CONT

La verticale coupe la surface de la sphère céleste en deux points: au «zénith [...]», au-dessus de la tête de l'observateur, et au «nadir [...]», point diamétralement opposé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
  • Agrimensura
DEF

Intersección de la vertical, situada encima de la cabeza del observador con esfera celeste.

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