When a medieval astrolabe's zenith/nadir alignment deviates from true vertical due to manufacturing limitations or wear, which outcome regarding astronomical observations?

💡 Explanation

Errors increase because any deviation affects angular measurements due to parallax error; the alignment error acts as a systematic distortion during angles using angular elevation readings. Therefore measurements become highly inaccurate rather than remaining precise.

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