Which consequence arises when poor index mirror calibration affects repeated sextant measurements?

💡 Explanation

Systematic error accumulates because a misaligned index mirror creates a constant bias in every angle measurement, leading to increasing position inaccuracies; therefore cumulative systematic angular error occurs, rather than random error which is unsystematic, and calibration should minimise bias.

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