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longitude method [′län·jə‚tüd ‚meth·əd] (navigation) In celestial navigation, the establishing of a line of position from the observation of the altitude of a celestial body by assuming a latitude (or longitude), and calculating the longitude (or latitude) through which the line of position passes, and the azimuth; the line of position is drawn through the point thus found, perpendicular to the azimuth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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