Celestial Navigation · Line of Position
A celestial line of position is plotted as a straight line that is:
- AAlong the azimuth to the body
- BAlong the meridian
- CParallel to the equator always
- DPerpendicular to the azimuth, through the intercept point✓ Correct
Explanation
The LOP is a short segment of the circle of equal altitude, drawn perpendicular to the azimuth at the end of the intercept laid off from the assumed position toward or away from the body.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9), the celestial line of position
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