During twilight on 28 December around 1800 GMT, in DR position LAT 4°00'N, LONG 0°06'W, the sextant altitude (hs) of Venus was 30°46.8'. The height of eye was 36 feet, and the index error was 2.0' on the arc. The temperature was 68°F. The barometer read 1030 mb. Calculate the observed altitude (Ho).
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