Question 94Navigation Problems

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On 11 November your 0200 zone time DR position is LAT 26°32' S, LONG 154°16' E. You are on course 058°T at a speed of 21 knots. Considering their magnitude, azimuth, and altitude, which group includes the three bodies best suited for a fix at star time?

A Mars, Betelgeuse, Miaplacidus
B Saturn, Peacock, Rigel
C Polaris, Regulus, Rigel
D Jupiter, Spica, Canopus
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Mars, Betelgeuse, Miaplacidus. This is the correct answer because at the given position and time, these three celestial bodies would be best suited for a celestial fix. Mars is a planet and would provide a good azimuth and altitude for the fix. Betelgeuse is a bright star that would also contribute to the fix. Miaplacidus is a southern hemisphere star that would be visible from the given latitude and longitude, adding a third body to the fix. The other options are incorrect because they do not include the optimal combination of bodies for a celestial fix from the given position and time. For example, Polaris is a northern hemisphere star that would not be visible from the southern latitude, and Jupiter and Canopus are not well-suited for a fix at that particular time and location.

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