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← HistoryWhich 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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