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← HistoryFor historical precision astrolabes, which consequence appears when surface reflectivity diminishes?
A)Elevated instrument thermal gradients result
B)Inaccurate star altitude determination occurs✓
C)Increased instrument weight is required
D)Rust accelerates indicator corrosion rate
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In astrolabes, diminished surface reflectivity decreases the contrast of shadows and reflected starlight. Star positions become difficult to resolve because diminished albedo reduces light-gathering, therefore affecting accuracy, rather than altering thermal load or corrosion.
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