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For astrolabes across varying latitudes, which consequence arises with incorrect plate installation?

A)Inaccurate time-keeping calculations result
B)Decreased instrument structural integrity
C)Limited sun-angle measurements
D)Cosmic radiation inference errors

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Incorrect plate installation misaligns the altitude scales, thus causing azimuthal errors from stereographic projections. Erroneous time-keeping, rather than physical damage, occurs because it relies on correct angular relationships; therefore, other functions still operate but with lowered fidelity.

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