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[edit] May 2007

I think a figure would be of great value here...anyone know of one rattling around? --Leila 20:34, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Text moved from article

I moved the following text here. It first needs some explanation as to its relevance to the English meaning of 'point opposite the zenith', then it can be moved back:

Nadir also means 'precious' and 'rare' in arabic and Hebrew. (spelt nadir or nader) -- User:57.73.15.6

BillC 22:06, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

Actually, it's from the phrase "nazir as-samt", that is, "opposite the zenith". While I'm not sure what "nadir" means in 'Arabic, I'm sure that the 2 words are not related (the root of one is nun-dal-rah and the other is nun-zah-rah). The English pronunciation of "nazir" is simply a mistake (like "samt" being pronounced "zenith", or "sifr" being pronounced "zero" etc). Zyxoas (talk to me - I'll listen) 13:44, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

This question has again been raised. — BillC talk 23:48, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Meaning

Nadir also means rare in Hebrew, not only in Arabic It is written as נדיר. My name is Nadir and I am Israeli, that is why I know it. Please add it. --Idontknow610 18:33, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pronunciation (vowels)

I am hearing this term a lot being used on NASA TV, watching the coverage of STS-116. There, it is pronounced "Nader", as in Ralph Nader. Is this the universal pronunciation of the word (at least, in English)? If so, that is a piece of information that would be useful to include (seeing the word, I would interpret the spelling as "Nah-DEER", particularly given the apparent Arabic origin). On that note, I have added a clarification to the link on "Nader". --RealGrouchy 00:31, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

It's a very common term if you ever have studied astrology or navigation by celestial bodies. Ronbo76 07:14, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

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A request was made at the Graphic Lab for an Image to improve this article: your comments would be welcome. ---Dave the Rave (DTR)talk 09:45, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Examples of usage

Those seeking example(s) of the term's usage can review audio and/or transcripts of air/ground NASA communications during astronaut EVA (Extra-Vehicular Activity) work, such as to structures on the International Space Station. - Ageekgal (talk) 14:59, 11 February 2008 (UTC)