USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 5 • Question #138 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room In working out a local apparent noon sight for your latitude, you subtract the Ho from 90°. The 90° represents the angular distance from __________.
A
the equator to the elevated pole
B
your horizon to your zenith
✓ Correct Answer
C
your zenith to the elevated pole
D
the geographical position of the Sun to the elevated pole
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
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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