A line of position from a celestial observation is a segment of a __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — circle of equal altitude
According to Bowditch, a celestial line of position is a small segment of a circle of equal altitude, representing the locus of positions where the body has a specific observed zenith distance.
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