The nadir

Japanese: 天底 - てんてい
The nadir

The point where a vertical line is extended downward (through the Earth) and intersects with the celestial sphere under the feet is called the nadir. In other words, it is the symmetrical point of the zenith with respect to the observer. The nadir is used as an auxiliary point for determining the vertical line. The prime meridian, of course, passes through the nadir.

[Naoaki Owaki]

[Reference] | Zenith

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

鉛直線を下方に延長し(地球を貫いて)足の下で天球と交わる点を天底という。すなわち、観測者に関し、天頂と対称な点である。天底は鉛直線を決定する補助の点などに用いられる。子午線はもちろん天底を通る。

[大脇直明]

[参照項目] | 天頂

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