An azimuth angle for a body is measured from the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — observer's meridian
By definition in celestial navigation, an azimuth angle is measured eastward or westward from the observer's meridian, ranging from 0° to 180°. This differs from azimuth, which is measured clockwise from 0° to 360° starting from true north.
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