You observe the lower limb of the Sun at a sextant altitude (hs) of 28°24.7' on 17 May. The index error is 1.5' off the arc. The height of eye is 86 feet (26 meters). What is the observed altitude (Ho)?
A
28°29.7'
B
28°30.6'
C
28°31.5'
D
28°32.9'
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Question 1 / 2066636eea28f7522a1c51b400
Question 1 of 2066636eea28f7522a1c51b400
You observe the lower limb of the Sun at a sextant altitude (hs) of 28°24.7' on 17 May. The index error is 1.5' off the arc. The height of eye is 86 feet (26 meters). What is the observed altitude (Ho)?
You observe the lower limb of the Sun at a sextant altitude (hs) of 28°24.7' on 17 May. The index error is 1.5' off the arc. The height of eye is 86 feet (26 meters). What is the observed altitude (Ho)?