199. On 19 November your 0300 zone time DR position is LAT 19° 23' N, LONG 151° 37' E. You are on course 293° T at a speed of 17 knots. You observed 3 celestial bodies. Determine the latitude and longitude of your 0600 running fix. Body Zone Time GHA Observed Altitude Declination Mars 0525 180°59.9' 60°05.5' N 07°05.2' Arcturus 0532 137°03.2' 22°39.0' N 19°16.7' Suhail 0537 215°10.4' 26°51.3' S 43°21.2'

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