Celestial Navigation: A Quiz on Astrometry
Description: Celestial Navigation: A Quiz on Astrometry | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: astronomy astrometry celestial navigation |
What is the primary celestial body used for celestial navigation?
What is the angle between the horizon and the celestial body being observed?
What is the angle between the celestial body being observed and the observer's meridian?
What is the angle between the celestial body being observed and the celestial equator?
What is the angle between the celestial body being observed and the vernal equinox?
What is the process of determining a ship's position using celestial navigation called?
What is the instrument used to measure the altitude of a celestial body?
What is the instrument used to measure the azimuth of a celestial body?
What is the instrument used to measure the time of day?
What is the term for the difference between the observed altitude of a celestial body and its calculated altitude?
What is the term for the difference between the observed azimuth of a celestial body and its calculated azimuth?
What is the term for the difference between the observed time of day and the calculated time of day?
What is the term for the line that connects the observer's position with the celestial body being observed?
What is the term for the point where two or more lines of position intersect?
What is the term for the process of determining a ship's position using two or more lines of position?