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← HistoryWhich consequence results when Islamic astronomers couldn't precisely manufacture astrolabe alidades?
A)Inaccurate calculations of celestial positions✓
B)Disrupted trade route navigation
C)Decline in accurate timekeeping
D)Decreased map projection precision
💡 Explanation
Errors increase because mechanical tolerances affect angular measurements via parallax; imprecise alidades induce gnomonic projection error. Therefore, celestial position calculations using astrolabes became less accurate, rather than directly impacting navigation, timekeeping, or map projections which rely on distinct instruments.
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