Question 1634Navigation General
70% to passThe point on the celestial sphere that is directly below an observer is the _______________.
A
node
B
pole
C
nadir
D
zenith
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) nadir. The nadir is the point on the celestial sphere that is directly below the observer, opposite the zenith. This means that the nadir is the point on the celestial sphere that is directly beneath the observer's feet. The other options are incorrect: A) The node is the point where an orbit or celestial body's path intersects a reference plane. B) The pole is the point on the celestial sphere that is directly above or below the observer. D) The zenith is the point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer.
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