During zenith-star observations using an astrolabe, which consequence results when sights are not perpendicular to the plate?

💡 Explanation

Parallax introduces angular errors because the observer's eye is not viewing the star from the center of the instrument, resulting in positional displacement; therefore parallax error occurs rather than refraction-based issues which deal with atmospheric light distortion or precessional drift, independent slow movement of earth.

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