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La altura observada de un astro:The observed altitude of a body:

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Correct answer: a) Is the angle between the lines of sight to the sea horizon and to the body

Why it is correct

Observed altitude is measured to the visible sea horizon. The others are corrected altitudes.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is true altitude.
  • c) That is refraction-free.
  • d) Both false.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Observed: to the sea horizon.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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