The nine-point configuration
a) The nine-point circle: [有一个图在上述PDF中, 这里就不上传了.]
b) The nine-point hyperbola: [有一个图在上述PDF中, 这里就不上传了.]
Notice that both cases are special cases of a theorem in affine geometry, which says that the heights in the triangle can be replaced by any set of three lines from the vertices passing through the same point. This gives rise to nine points through which a unique conic passes, the nine-point conic.
• In the case of an ellipse, you may consider the configuration to be a parallel projection of the nine-point circle.
• In the case of a hyperbola, you may similarly consider the configuration to be a parallel projection of the nine-point hyperbola.