The great circle which passes through the zenith, nadir and the pole is known as?
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The question is asking for the specific term used to describe a great circle that intersects both the zenith and nadir points, in addition to passing through the geographic pole.
Answer
Meridian
The great circle which passes through the zenith, nadir, and the poles is known as the Meridian.
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The great circle which passes through the zenith, nadir, and the poles is known as the Meridian.
More Information
In astronomy, the Meridian plays an important role in celestial coordinate systems, as it is used to help locate celestial objects in the sky relative to the observer's position.
Sources
- The circle which passes through both the celestial poles ... - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Meridian (astronomy) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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