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Which adjustment to an astrolabe increases observational accuracy under high humidity?

A)Larger diameter alidade arm
B)Replacing iron with polished brass
C)Adding multiple plate latitudes
D)Reducing tympanum plate thickness

💡 Explanation

A longer alidade leverage reduces reading angle error caused by parallax because minute movements become more distinguishable; therefore using a bigger alidade gives higher resolution when sighting stars, rather than increasing resistance against tarnishing.

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