You observe the lower limb of the Sun at a sextant altitude (hs) of 31°31.5' on 6 March. The index error is 2.5' on the arc. The height of eye is 76 feet. What is the observed altitude (Ho)?
A
31°35.3'
B
31°36.7'
C
31°38.2'
D
31°39.5'
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Question 1 / 2066636eea28f7522a1c51b402
Question 1 of 2066636eea28f7522a1c51b402
You observe the lower limb of the Sun at a sextant altitude (hs) of 31°31.5' on 6 March. The index error is 2.5' on the arc. The height of eye is 76 feet. What is the observed altitude (Ho)?
You observe the lower limb of the Sun at a sextant altitude (hs) of 31°31.5' on 6 March. The index error is 2.5' on the arc. The height of eye is 76 feet. What is the observed altitude (Ho)?