Deviation by Amplitude (Sun) | Problem 1 | Celestial Navigation

In this video we solve the problem below.
On 28 September in DR position LAT 27° 16.7' S, LONG 113° 27.2' W, you observe an amplitude of the Sun. The Sun's center is on the celestial horizon and bears 273° psc. The chronometer reads 01h 17m 26s and is 01m 49s slow. Variation in the area is 6° W. What is the deviation of the standard magnetic compass?
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Link to the Nautical Almanac used in the video.
Amazon.com: Nautical Almanac: 9781480202702: Hickethier MBA, Mr. Alexander F.: Books

[@viseano]

Thank you, your teaching methods are AWESOME! do you have any examples where you use a planet or star?

[@IngemarNord]

Hi Neal, great lessons!
Why not use military time as a standard, or is it me who don't get it?😅

[@thanhlongluong3895]

Thank for your help