The GP of a body for a high altitude sight is determined from the declination and the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Greenwich hour angle
As defined in Bowditch and Pub 229, the terrestrial Geographic Position (GP) of a celestial body is defined by its Greenwich Hour Angle (GHA) for longitude and its declination for latitude, allowing navigators to pinpoint the exact point directly beneath the body.
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