On 3 February your 0547 zone time DR position is LAT 24°18.5' N, LONG 167°25.0' E. Considering their magnitude, azimuth, and altitude, which group includes the three bodies best suited for a fix at star time?

Question

On 3 February your 0547 zone time DR position is LAT 24&deg;18.5' N, LONG 167&deg;25.0' E. Considering their magnitude, azimuth, and altitude, which group includes the three bodies best suited for a fix at star time?

Accepted Answer

Option D: Regulus, Deneb, Antares. Optimal celestial fixes utilize stars with a wide azimuth spread and altitudes between 15° and 75°. Regulus, Deneb, and Antares provide the best geometric distribution for the given position and time, ensuring that the lines of position intersect at favorable angles to maximize the accuracy of the fix.

On 3 February your 0547 zone time DR position is LAT 24&deg;18.5' N, LONG 167&deg;25.0' E. Considering their magnitude, azimuth, and altitude, which group includes the three bodies best suited for a fix at star time?

On 3 February your 0547 zone time DR position is LAT 24°18.5' N, LONG 167°25.0' E. Considering their magnitude, azimuth, and altitude, which group includes the three bodies best suited for a fix at star time?