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← HistoryWhich optical consequence arises when polishing astrolabe sighting vanes unevenly using abrasive compounds?
A)Parallax error in angular measurement✓
B)Spherical aberration within the alidade
C)Chromatic aberration from selective reflection
D)Coma distortion affecting horizon view
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When sighting vanes are uneven, parallax error occurs because mismatched heights cause the observer's eye position to introduce angular displacement errors during sightings. Therefore, parallax error results, rather than other aberrations requiring specific lens shaping or material properties not directly relevant here.
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