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Which 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

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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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