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La observación de un astro con un sextante cuando hay mala mar:Observing a body with a sextant in rough seas:
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Correct answer: a) Should be done from the highest point possible
Why it is correct
In rough seas, from low down waves hide the horizon. From high up you see a clean horizon.
Why the others are not
- b) Waves would hide the horizon.
- c) Better several.
- d) It can be done.
How to work it out in the exam
- Rough sea: high. Haze: low.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo de navegación · question 9 Official paper · Official answer key
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