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Re: Latitude From Two Star Altitudes Only
From: Lars Bergman
Date: 2026 Apr 4, 04:41 -0700

DaveP,
A: There are two possible latitude solutions where Polaris is visible, but only one where the azimuth difference is larger than 90°; and that is latitude N 53°10.0'.
Lars

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