Question 1880Navigation General

The correct answer is D) 000°T. When observing a celestial body for a latitude check, the azimuth (horizontal angle measured clockwise from true north) needs to be 000°T (true north) regardless of the course being steered. This is because the latitude is determined by the body's altitude (angular height above the horizon) and its declination (angular distance north or south of the celestial equator), which are independent of the vessel's course. By observing the body at true north, the observer can accurately determine the vessel's latitude. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the azimuth required for a latitude check, which is always 000°T.