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nadir [Arab.,=opposite], in astronomy, the point on the celestial sphere directly opposite the zenith , i.e., directly beneath the observer.

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nadir In remote sensing, the point on the ground directly beneath a remote sensing system.

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nadir Point on the celestial sphere vertically below the observer. It is diametrically opposite the zenith.

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