alleryWhich method is used in celestial navigation to find latitude?
ALunar eclipse timing
BMeridian altitude method
CTelegraph signals
DChronometer carrying
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Meridian altitude method
1. Celestial navigation measures angles to heavenly bodies.
2. Latitude is determined with the meridian altitude method.
3. Eclipse timing, telegraph and chronometers were used for longitude.
_Source: Wikipedia, Latitude, Determination_
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