Celestial Navigation
Description: Celestial Navigation Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: astronomy celestial mechanics celestial navigation |
What is the primary method used in celestial navigation to determine a ship's position?
What is the term used to describe the angle between the horizon and a celestial body?
Which celestial body is most commonly used for celestial navigation?
What is the term used to describe the angle between the celestial equator and a celestial body?
What is the term used to describe the angle between the vernal equinox and a celestial body?
What is the primary instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies in celestial navigation?
What is the term used to describe the process of determining a ship's position using celestial navigation?
What is the term used to describe the process of estimating a ship's position based on its previous position, speed, and direction?
What is the term used to describe the process of navigating a ship using landmarks and visual cues?
What is the term used to describe the point on the Earth's surface directly below a celestial body?
What is the term used to describe the point on the celestial sphere directly above the observer?
What is the term used to describe the point on the celestial sphere directly opposite the zenith?
What is the term used to describe the great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the celestial poles and the zenith?
What is the term used to describe the great circle on the celestial sphere that is perpendicular to the meridian and passes through the celestial poles?
What is the term used to describe the great circle on the celestial sphere that represents the apparent path of the Sun throughout the year?