Which consequence results when an astrolabe's plate warps?

💡 Explanation

Warping of the plate within an astrolabe changes angular relationships between celestial points because it distorts the stereographic *projection*, therefore azimuthal altitude interpretations are skewed rather than physical damage; alternatives involve separate failure modes.

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