Celestial Navigation · Intercept Method — Toward
Hc = 60°00.0' and the observed Ho = 60°10.0'. The intercept is:
- A10.0' along the azimuth line
- B10.0' Away
- C20.0' Toward
- D10.0' Toward✓ Correct
Explanation
a = Ho − Hc = 60°10.0' − 60°00.0' = +10.0'. Ho is greater than Hc (Ho More, Toward), so the intercept is plotted 10.0' toward the body's azimuth.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9), Intercept Method
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