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Al medir con el sextante la altura del Sol por la mañana:When measuring the Sun’s altitude with a sextant in the morning:

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Correct answer: d) None of the answers above is correct

Why it is correct

Take several altitudes, bring the lower limb to the horizon, and in rough seas observe from high up. So none of the three is right.

Why the others are not

  • a) Take a series.
  • b) Use the limb.
  • c) From low, waves hide the horizon.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Series, limb, high in rough seas.

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