the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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zenith::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | celestial point |
| Derivation | zenithal |
Examples of zenith
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Another man at the zenith of power clings to virtue and a hunger for conformity.
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At his zenith, he refined, distributed and marketed nearly 90% of America's oil.
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The soothing rhetoric of Kofi Annan reached its zenith at the Millennium Summit.
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With Wright's downfall and Tony Coelho's resignation, Gingrich is at his zenith.
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Its zenith came shortly before the advent of the mobile phone in the late 1990s.
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Lahore reached the zenith of its glory during the Mughal rule from 1524 to 1752.
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With this work David took the genre of the equestrian portraiture to its zenith.
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The East Texas sun had passed its zenith by the time Buck's yap turned insistent.
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The population of the county seat, Stanford, reached its zenith of 615 in 1960.
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- The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
- In general terms, the zenith is the direction pointing directly "above" a particular location; that is, it is one of two vertical directions at the location, orthogonal to a horizontal flat surface there. ...
- The zenith is the point in the sky that appears directly above the observer (opposite: nadir).
- The Zenith is a culture and exhibition centre, converted from an old railway reparation hall, located in Freimann, Munich, Germany.
- Zenith cameras are astronomic or geodetic instruments which are directed exactly to the zenith. The stars are recorded either by photographic plates or by CCD sensors.
- Zenith (Robert McDowell) is a British superhero, who appeared in the science fiction comic 2000 AD. Created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Steve Yeowell, with original character designs by Brendan McCarthy, he first appeared in 2000 AD #536 (22 August 1987).
- To dream of the zenith, foretells elaborate prosperity, and your choice of suitors will be successful.
- The location in the wind window directly over the kiter's head. This is the neutral position where kitesurfers can place the kite to stop moving or prior to movement. This places the kite in a more vulnerable to "Hindenburgs" position than any other.
- The uppermost point of the night sky, from the observer's point of view.
