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Desde la situación estimada 26º 42' S, 75º 18' E, se observan simultáneamente dos astros, obteniéndose los siguientes determinantes punto aproximado: Dte. *1: Z = 313º, a = +5,1'; Dte. *2: Z = 024º, a = ‒3,3'; Calcular la situación.From DR position 26º 42' S, 75º 18' E, two bodies are observed simultaneously, giving: Body 1: Z = 313º, Δa = +5.1'; Body 2: Z = 024º, Δa = -3.3'. Calculate the position.

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Correct answer: b) 26º 42.4' S, 75º 09.8' E

Why it is correct

The lines cross at 26º 42.4′ S, 75º 09.8′ E.

Why the others are not

  • a) It does not match the working.
  • c) It does not match the working.
  • d) It does not match the working.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Draw each line at right angles to its azimuth, Δa miles from the DR position, towards the body if positive.
  2. The crossing gives the fix.

Where this question comes from

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