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The first instruments used at sea to measure latitude were the quadrant and the astrolabe, both of which had been used for years by astronomers to measure the inclination of stars.
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Can a single satellite be used to calculate latitude and longitude?

Yes, a single satellite alone cannot be used to calculate both latitude and longitude. The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses signals from multiple satellites to accurately determine both latitude and longitude coordinates. Each satellite provides information on distance and time, allowing GPS receivers to triangulate their position on the Earth's surface.


How do you figure the latitude and longitude of the moon?

The system of latitude and longitude is used to describe the location of points on the surface of the earth. Celestial objects don't have latitude and longitude. There is a similar system defined in the sky. Those coordinates are called Right Ascension and Declination.


How latitude and longitude are used to find specific locations on earth?

Latitude and longitude are used to find the degrees horizontally and vertically around the earth, pin-pointing a location.


What are the 4 differences between alphanumeric grid and latitude and longitude?

Alphanumeric grid uses a combination of letters and numbers to identify locations on a map, while latitude and longitude use angular measurements. Alphanumeric grid is typically used in smaller, more localized areas, while latitude and longitude are used globally. Alphanumeric grids are often based on a specific reference point, while latitude and longitude are based on the equator and prime meridian. Alphanumeric grids may have different orientations or scales, while latitude and longitude are universally recognized.


Are Lines of longitude and latitude are used for locating certain points on the globe?

Yes, lines of latitude and longitude are used to determine specific locations on the Earth's surface. Lines of latitude run east-west and are used to measure how far north or south a location is from the equator. Lines of longitude run north-south and measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.

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