In order to remove side error from a sextant, you should adjust the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — horizon glass to make it perpendicular to the sextant frame
Per Bowditch procedures, side error is eliminated by adjusting the perpendicular screw on the horizon glass until the true and reflected images coincide perfectly during a tilt check.
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