Considering the astrolabe's design to determine the 'qibla' (direction of Mecca), which limitation arises from its reliance on specific geographical latitude?

💡 Explanation

The 'qibla' calculation using an astrolabe depends on accurate mapping of angles relative to the observer's location; this is diminished in regions where Earth's curvature effects produce minor changes in observed relationships; therefore performance degrades, rather than being affected by the Sun, Moon, or stars.

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