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← HistoryWhich outcome occurs when a medieval astrolabe incorporates inaccurate plate calibrations for the user's specific latitude?
A)Distorted celestial altitude measurements✓
B)Compromised alidade's structural integrity
C)Parallax errors with lunar observations
D)Oxidated tympanum surface material
💡 Explanation
Inaccurate plate calibrations induce incorrect angle projections; because the stereographic projection relies on precise latitude, errors create distortion in celestial altitude readouts using geometric relationships on the plate, therefore reducing accuracy, rather than causing structural damage or unrelated optical effects.
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