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Which consequence befell early Islamic geometric optics researchers, using Alhazen's methods, attempting to measure extreme solar angles through parabolic reflectors?

A)Corneal burns and permanent blindness
B)Inaccurate parallax calculations obtained
C)Unexplained interference fringe formation
D)Sensor saturation, data loss entirely

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Corneal damage occurs with parabolic reflectors attempting extreme solar angle observation because intense focusing elevates the electromagnetic radiation to damaging levels via refraction. Direct solar imaging resulted in retinal burning, therefore, rather than less severe optical effects or data errors.

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