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Which consequence manifested when lunar distances proved impractical despite early sextant use at sea?

A)Widespread navigational charting errors
B)Decreased global trade route efficiency
C)Chronometers faced accelerated development
D)Reduced exploration into remote regions

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Chronometers saw accelerated deveopment because the TIME SIGHT mechanism replaced unwieldy lunar observations. This enhanced positional accuracy; therefore, chronometers improved longitude determination rather than relying on difficult lunar calculations.

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