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3d locus, cones circumcribed on a sphere

Source: 1967 Polish Mo Finals p6

August 27, 2024
geometry3D geometrysphere

Problem Statement

Given a sphere and a plane that has no common points with the sphere. Find the geometric locus of the centers of the circles of tangency with the sphere of those cones circumcribed on the sphere whose vertices lie on the given plane.