2006-06-26 02:25:16 · 12 answers · asked by mtnman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
ze·nith (znth)
n.
1. The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer.
2. The upper region of the sky.
3. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
4. The point of culmination; the peak: the zenith of her career. See Synonyms at summit.
2006-06-26 02:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bog woppit. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meaning Of The Word Zenith
2016-12-18 09:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by shuler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In broad terms, the zenith is the direction pointing directly above a particular location. Since the concept of being above is itself somewhat vague, scientists define the zenith in more rigorous terms. Specifically, in astronomy, geophysics and related sciences (e.g., meteorology), the zenith at a given point is the local vertical direction pointing away from direction of the force of gravity at that location.
For reference, the vertical direction at the given location and pointing in the same sense as the gravitational force is called the nadir.
2006-06-26 02:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bolan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer.
2006-06-26 02:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A height unsurpassed
2006-06-26 02:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by The Game BOY ! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highest point
2006-06-26 02:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peak or the highest point.
2006-06-26 02:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any point that is directly above your present location.
2006-06-26 03:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A television??
2006-06-26 02:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by tiffsag02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it also the ordinal number for zero?
2006-06-26 03:04:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋