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Cuando el horario del lugar del astro es mayor que 180º:When a body’s local hour angle exceeds 180º:

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Correct answer: a) Its nautical azimuth is between 0º and 180º

Why it is correct

With LHA over 180º the body has not yet crossed the meridian: it is east. Its azimuth is 0º to 180º.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is west.
  • c) From the upper meridian.
  • d) Both false.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. LHA > 180º: body east.

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