General Navigation USCG Question #1665 (Set 52)

90° - Ho = __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — zenith distance

Zenith distance represents the complement of altitude, derived by subtracting the observed altitude (Ho) from the 90-degree angular distance of the celestial horizon.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.