Astronomical azimuth table exercises

Astronomical azimuth table exercises: This page contains 4 exercises for calculating the azimuth using the tables.

However, please read the explanation and the example first!!!

In fact, the azimuth is crucial for determining the sun’s line of position at sea, serving as the primary focus of my website’s objective.

Of course, please remember that you must first comprehend the meaning and the process of calculating:

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Four exercises: azimuth tables

Blank worksheet tables

Page four exercises   with the azimuth tables and solutions, part of the worksheet
azimuth part of the worksheet

Astronomical azimuth table exercises

AND SOLUTION!

Astronomical azimuth table exercises, image of the azimuth tables
example page azimuth table part 1
example page azimuth table part 1
example page azimuth table part 2
example page azimuth table part 2

Overall, please read the explanation and the example first!!!

let's start with sextant-sun-sight-observations and exercises

exercise A

P = 060° 30′,1 NW

L = 38° 06′ N

D = 08° 15′,5 N

answer A


exercise B

P = 39° 39′,8 SE

L = 05° 08′,9 S

D = 18° 18′,9 S

answer B


Astronomical azimuth tables explained

exercise C

P = 59° 44′,7 NE

L = 30° 28′,5 N

D = 20°20′,6 S

answer C


exercise D

P = 32° 30′,8 NW

L = 05°53’N

D = 45°13’N

answer D


Undoubtedy using the azimuth tables can be a bit laborious at first, but after completing the exercises and practicing again, you will quickly become accustomed to them.

In fact, you may find that you become more proficient with the tables than with using a scientific calculator to calculate Zv.

Additionally, the explanations provided in the margin of each sheet of the tables can be helpful. On the other hand, using a calculator and working with formulas that require a lot of brackets can sometimes be a hassle.