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zenith tube
a telescope mounted to point only at the zenith, used at some observatories for measuring time by the stars. -
nadir
Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith. -
zenith distance
the angular distance from the zenith of a point on the celestial sphere to the sphere, measured along a great circle that is perpendicular to the horizon; the complement of the altitude. -
astronomical triangle
the spherical triangle formed by the great circles connecting a celestial object, the zenith, and the celestial pole. -
culmination
Something, especially something important, that is the culmination of an activity, process, or series of events happens at the end of it. -
direction
the act or an instance of directing.