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On 2 February your 0400 zone time DR position is LAT 24°14.0' N, LONG 163°28.0' W. You are on course 322°T at a speed of 22 knots. Considering their magnitude, azimuth, and altitude, which group includes the three bodies best suited for a fix at star time?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Saturn, Antares, Rasalhague.
To determine the best group of three celestial bodies for a fix at the given time and position, we need to consider the magnitude, azimuth, and altitude of the available stars. The group of Saturn, Antares, and Rasalhague is the most suitable because these three bodies are likely to be at a high enough altitude and have a suitable azimuth spread to provide an accurate fix.
The other options are not as suitable: B) Jupiter, Spica, and Denebola may be too low on the horizon, C) Jupiter, Saturn, and Polaris do not provide a wide enough azimuth spread, and D) Saturn, Polaris, and Zubenelgenubi may not be at a high enough altitude for an accurate fix.
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