Definition
The angle measured between two charted objects places the observer on a circle of position passing through both. Two such angles from three objects give a very precise fix, traditionally plotted with a station pointer or three-arm protractor. The fix becomes unreliable when the observer lies near the circle through all three objects, the so-called revolver or swinger, so choose objects where the middle one is nearer or the spread is well conditioned.
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