On 24 October your 0100 DR position is LAT 27°42' N, LONG 158°35' E. You are on course 085°T at a speed of 12 knots. You observed 3 celestial bodies. Determine the latitude and longitude of your 0700 running fix. Body Zone Time GHA Observed Declination Altitude Rigel 0558 238°11.2' 38°39.5' S 08°13.2' Capella 0600 238°16.1' 55°15.1' N 45°58.7' Denebola 0604 141°05.0' 33°39.8' N 14°40.6'

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