On 11 February your 1832 zone time DR position is LONG 110°52.6' W. At that time you observe Polaris with a sextant altitude (hs) of 26°19.8'. The chronometer time of the sight is 01h 34m 56s, and the chronometer error is 02m 16s fast. The index error is 2.7' off the arc, and the height of eye is 60.2 feet. What is your latitude by Polaris?

Correct Answer: Option D — 25°27.2'N

Latitude by Polaris is determined by applying the corrections (a0, a1, a2) from the Nautical Almanac to the observed altitude. After correcting for index error, dip, and refraction, the calculation yields a latitude of 25°27.2'N, which aligns with standard celestial navigation practices for high-accuracy position fixing.