Definition of Nadir

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Nadir

The term 'Nadir' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Point on Earth directly beneath a satellite, the opposite of zenith. Compare with subsatellite point'.

The term 'Nadir' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The point on any given observer's celestial sphere diametrically opposite of one's zenith'.


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