General Navigation USCG Question #1459 (Set 46)

In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to longitude on the Earth?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Azimuth angle

In the horizon coordinate system, azimuth angle corresponds directly to terrestrial longitude, measured along the horizon. Altitude corresponds to latitude, forming an analogous spherical coordinate grid used to determine lines of position in celestial navigation.

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