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Un buque en situación L = 18º 30º W observó cara al Sur altura verdadera meridiana del Sol = 32º 15,2’, siendo la declinación del sol: 18º 14,9 `S. Hallar la latitud observada.A ship at L = 18º 30º W observed facing South a true meridian altitude of the Sun of 32º 15.2’, the Sun’s declination being 18º 14.9 `S. Find the observed latitude.
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Correct answer: c) 39º 29.9`N
Why it is correct
z = 57º 44.8′. l = −18º 14.9′ + 57º 44.8′ = 39º 29.9′ N.
Why the others are not
- a) It does not match the working.
- b) It does not match the working.
- d) It does not match the working.
How to work it out in the exam
- z = 90º − a.
- Facing south: l = d + z, with south d negative. Facing north: l = d − z.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 16 Official paper · Official answer key
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