During an instant of observation at a place whose latitude is N38°29'42", the sun's apparent declination (d) already corrected for refraction and parallax, and true altitude (h) were determined to be N17°24'29" and 32°55'30", respectively. Determine the length (in angular units) of the three sides of the astronomical triangle formed by the sun, the observer's zenith, and celestial pole.

During an instant of observation at a place whose latitude is N38°29'42", the sun's apparent declination (d) already corrected for refraction and parallax, and true altitude (h) were determined to be N17°24'29" and 32°55'30", respectively. Determine the length (in angular units) of the three sides of the astronomical triangle formed by the sun, the observer's zenith, and celestial pole.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter14: Highway Surveys And Location

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