If α is the observed altitude, the refraction correction in seconds, – McqOptions

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1.	If α is the observed altitude, the refraction correction in seconds, is
A.	8" cot α
B.	8" tan α
C.	8 sin α
D.	8 cos α
Answer» B. 8" tan α

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