Celestial Navigation · Time — Time to Arc
Convert 3h 20m of time to arc (1h = 15°; 1 min of time = 15' of arc).
- A33°20'
- B45°00'
- C55°00'
- D50°00'✓ Correct
Explanation
3h × 15° = 45°. 20 min × 15' = 300' = 5°. Total = 50°00' of arc.
Authority: Nautical Almanac, Arc-to-Time table
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