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← HistoryWhich optical outcome arose because the mariner's astrolabe could not function accurately on boats during maritime navigation?
A)Smaller instrument decreased reading accuracy✓
B)Star visibility improved greatly near seas
C)Horizon distance calculations became easier
D)Latitude determination became very simpler
💡 Explanation
The reduced size of the naval astrolabe led to a smaller instrumental graduation, therefore finer angular measurements become inaccurate due to smaller scale, rather than improving visibility or calculation simplicity. This is a consequence of limited resolution.
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