Question 1477Navigation General70% to pass
At upper transit, if the zenith distance is 34°, the geographical distance from the observer to a body's GP is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 2040 miles.
At upper transit, if the zenith distance is 34°, the geographical distance from the observer to the body's GP (Geographical Position) is 2040 miles. This is calculated using the formula: geographical distance = 60 x (90° - zenith distance). Since the zenith distance is 34°, plugging this into the formula gives 60 x (90° - 34°) = 60 x 56° = 2040 miles.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the calculated value of 2040 miles based on the given zenith distance of 34°.
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