Sun Amplitude - Compass Error

Sun's amplitude at rising / setting for compass deviation checks.

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\text{See Bowditch Pub. 9}

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$Input$	Primary input

Source: Bowditch Pub.9

Sun's amplitude at rising / setting for compass deviation checks.