General Navigation USCG Question #1670 (Set 53)

In working out a local apparent noon sight for your latitude, you subtract the Ho from 90°. The 90° represents the angular distance from __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — your horizon to your zenith

In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'In working out a local apparent noon sight for your latitude, you subtract the Ho from 90°. The 90° represents the angular distance from', the verified fact is: 'your horizon to your zenith'.

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