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Al observar una estrella con el sextante:When observing a star with the sextant:
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Correct answer: c) Rock the sextant slightly, bringing the reflected star tangent to the direct horizon
Why it is correct
Rocking the sextant finds where the star just touches the horizon. Time is noted to the second, and several sights are taken.
Why the others are not
- a) Better several.
- b) To the second.
- d) Option c is correct.
How to work it out in the exam
- Star: rock and touch.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo de navegación · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
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