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Se observa el Sol al paso por el meridiano superior del lugar con altura verdadera = 62°. Calcular la latitud, sabiendo que la culminación del Sol se observa cara al Norte (Z = 000°) y que la declinación del Sol es 08° S.The Sun is observed on the upper meridian of the place with a true altitude of 62°. Calculate the latitude, knowing that the culmination is seen facing North (Z = 000°) and that the Sun’s declination is 08° S.
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Correct answer: c) 36° S
Why it is correct
z = 28º. Facing north: l = −8º − 28º = 36º S.
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
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Módulo de navegación · question 18 Official paper · Official answer key
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