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Solving Geographical Distance From Observer To A Body

At upper transit, if the zenith distance is 34°, the geographical distance from the observer to a body's GP is          .

Given:

Zenith distance = 34°

What is asked:

Geographical distance from the observer to a body

Analysis:

The difference of latitude between geographic position and your position at a time of upper transit is represented by the zenith distance.

So since the problem asks for a geographic distance, we just have to convert 34 degrees into miles by multiplying it by 60.

Solution:

34 degrees x 60 miles    = 2040 miles
                      1 degree


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