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noun • the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||||||||
| 43% | 12 | It is derived from the Greek word 'peri', meaning 'near', and 'cynthion', which refers to the point on the celestial sphere towards which the moon or any other celestial body appears to be moving. | ||||||
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| 37% | 8 | Describing a geometric shape derived from projecting a sphere onto a plane tangent to a point on the sphere | ||||||
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Highest Point On Celestial Sphere Crossword Clue
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ZENITH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ZENITH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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