If you are standing at the Earth's north pole, which of the following would be located at the zenith
A)the nadir
B)the star Vega
C)the celestial equator
D)the north celestial pole

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At the Earth's North Pole, the zenith is directly above the observer's head, and the only celestial object directly overhead is the North Celestial Pole. The other choices are not directly overhead, with the nadir being directly below the observer, Vega being in a different part of the sky, and the celestial equator being at an angle to the observer's position.

If You Are Standing at the Earth's North Pole, Which