The point opposite the zenith on the celestial sphere.
The point on the celestial sphere directly beneath an observer. It is the direction in which a plumb-line points. The nadir is 180° from the zenith.
The point on the celestial sphere vertically below the observer and hence diametrically opposite the zenith.
In remote sensing, the point on the ground directly beneath a remote sensing system.
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