Yachtmaster Ocean revision module 5 of 10

NOON

Meridian Altitude and Latitude

Noon sights, meridian passage, declination, observed altitude, and latitude by sun.

meridian altitudenoon sight

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  • Explain noon sights, meridian passage, declination, observed altitude, and latitude by sun.
  • Apply meridian altitude to a realistic onboard situation.
  • Recall the core check: meridian altitude gives latitude.

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