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ZENITH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Surveying
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zenith
1, record 1, English, zenith
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zenith point 2, record 1, English, zenith%20point
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point of the celestial sphere that is vertically above the observer and directly opposite the nadir ... 2, record 1, English, - zenith
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Arpentage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zénith
1, record 1, French, z%C3%A9nith
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point zénithal 2, record 1, French, point%20z%C3%A9nithal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de la sphère céleste situé verticalement au-dessus de la tête d'un observateur. 3, record 1, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
- Agrimensura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenit
1, record 1, Spanish, cenit
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zenit 2, record 1, Spanish, zenit
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intersección de la vertical, situada encima de la cabeza del observador con esfera celeste. 3, record 1, Spanish, - cenit
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Orbital Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zenith
1, record 2, English, zenith
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point directly overhead, as determined by the indefinite upward extension of a plumb line. 2, record 2, English, - zenith
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Orientation is described using the terms "forward", "aft", "port", "starboard", "zenith", and "nadir". There is a diagram of the ISS [International Space Station] in the instructions that depicts these axes. [Generally, the Russian modules are aft, and the European modules are/will be forward; "nadir" and "zenith" are, of course, "down" and "up," respectively.] 3, record 2, English, - zenith
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zenith: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 2, English, - zenith
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Stations orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zénith
1, record 2, French, z%C3%A9nith
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de la sphère céleste situé sur la verticale ascendante de l'observateur. 1, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Point opposé à nadir. Le nadir étant le point de la sphère céleste situé sur la verticale de l'observateur, vers le centre de la Terre. 1, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zénith : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astronáutica
- Estaciones orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenit
1, record 2, Spanish, cenit
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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