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← HistoryWhich consequence occurs when the degree scale alignment on an historical astrolabe suffers warping?
A)Distorted celestial altitude readings✓
B)Inaccurate sidereal time calculation
C)Compromised qibla direction determination
D)Failed ecliptic intersection predictions
💡 Explanation
Incorrect alignment causes distorted altitude readings, because the angular scale's representation of celestial positions is corrupted by deformation (mechanical change). The instrument uses stereographic projection, therefore warped scales skew angular measurements, rather than prevent computation.
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