EXERCISE 34 – AZIMUTH STAR (Numerical Solution)

September 15, 2016

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On 06^th March 2008, AM at ship in DR 24˚ 12’ S 083˚ 46’ E, the azimuth of the star ALTAIR was 078˚(C) when chron showed 10h 38m 40s. If the chron error was 03m 24s FAST and variation was 3˚W, find the deviation for the ship’s head.

GMT 05 March 22h 35m 16s

GHA Ȣ(05d 22h) 134˚ 01.0’ Dec N 08˚ 53.2’
Incr. (35m 16s) 008˚ 50.4’
GHAȢ 142˚ 51.4’
SHA * (+)062˚ 12.4’
GHA * 205˚ 03.8’
Long (E) (+)083˚ 46.0’
LHA * 288˚ 49.8’

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Rohan singh says:

February 9, 2021 at 10:09 pm

The direction of azimuth .. don’t you think should be N34.4W. it’s written east..in question no. 5 of azimuth star. Please let me know if it’s correct.

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Francis says:

June 18, 2020 at 8:37 pm

Good day Sir,

Just a short question, how do we name every deviation obtained from Azimuth Sun sailing? How do we know its east or west? Thank you

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Pallav says:

May 1, 2017 at 6:38 pm

I found a very usefull.
Keep it up
Sir!!

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