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Javier is a navigator for the navy. His ship has just lost all power in the middle of the ocean, including access to your GPS. Which astronomical tool would be MOST helpful in this situation?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Aa radio telescope%0D%0A%0D%0Aa radio telescope%0D%0A%0D%0Aa sextant%0D%0A%0D%0Aa sextant%0D%0A%0D%0Aoptical binoculars%0D%0A%0D%0Aoptical binoculars%0D%0A%0D%0Aan electromagnetic field meter
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GPT-5 mini
A sextant.
It lets a navigator measure the angle between a celestial body (sun, stars, moon) and the horizon so they can determine latitude and, with accurate time and almanac tables, longitude — classic dead‑reckoning/celestial navigation when GPS/power fail.
It lets a navigator measure the angle between a celestial body (sun, stars, moon) and the horizon so they can determine latitude and, with accurate time and almanac tables, longitude — classic dead‑reckoning/celestial navigation when GPS/power fail.