How do you maesure latitude?

Answer 1

Using a sextant, measure the angle between the horizon and the North Star.

The angle of inclination on the sextant eyepiece will give you the Latitude that you are standing/sailing at.

latitude is measured east and west of the Equator.

Answer 2

Latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the equator, which is designated as 0 degrees. Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator, with the North Pole at 90 degrees north latitude and the South Pole at 90 degrees south latitude. Latitude can be measured using tools like a GPS device or by using celestial navigation methods.

Answer 3

Use a sextant to measure the sun's height at "noon". Using charts (essentially a calender) look up the latitude.