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Which measurement error develops upon prolonged astrolabe use?

A)Planetary orbital inclination drift
B)Star chart projection inaccuracies
C)Limb circle calibration offsets
D)Tympan plate cracking instability

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Constant handling of the astrolabe causes gradually loosen parts and calibration offsets, especially around the limb, introducing parallax errors; this is mechanical creep because the brass weakens slightly over time, therefore measurements drift, rather than immediate failure.

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