Question 1684Navigation General

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A semidiameter correction is applied to observations of _______________.

A Jupiter
B Mars
C the Moon
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) the Moon. A semidiameter correction is applied to observations of the Moon. This is necessary because the Moon's apparent size as seen from Earth changes depending on its distance from the observer. The semidiameter correction accounts for this change in apparent size, which is important for accurate celestial navigation calculations. The other options (Jupiter, Mars) are incorrect because semidiameter corrections are not typically applied to observations of planets, which have a relatively constant apparent size from the Earth's perspective.

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