On 8 April while taking observations for an evening fix, you observe an unidentified star bearing 250.7°T at an observed altitude of 51°44.8'. Your DR position at the time of the sight was LAT 22°16.0' N, LONG 157°58.3' W. The chronometer reads 05h 09m 57s and is 01m 23s slow. What star did you observe?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Bellatrix
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Bellatrix.
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