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The point on the celestial sphere exactly below the observer's feet is called___

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Nadir, a term used in astronomy for the point exactly opposite to zenith, the zenith and nadir are two poles of horizon. That is, the zenith is directly overhead and the nadir directly underfoot of the observer.


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