Question

What are the three methods of determining latitude?

Answer 1

The three methods of determining latitudes are:
Celestial navigation - is the use of a celestial body such as the sun, the moon or a star at sight to know your location.
Sextant - is an instrument for navigation the uses two visible objects. The angle between the horizon and a celestial body will determine your location.
Octant - this is also an instrument used for navigation for calculation of angles.