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← HistoryWhich consequence results when mismatched planispheres compose astrolabe?
A)Incorrect celestial altitude calculations✓
B)Inaccurate alloy composition readings
C)Bent alidade structural failure
D)Fogged observation lens clarity
💡 Explanation
Incorrect altitudes result from mismatched planispheres because the stereographic projection is unique to specific latitudes; therefore, measurements will be skewed rather than accurate, preventing correct astronomical calculations.
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