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← HistoryWhich mechanism limited the overall accuracy of sundial-astrolabe hybrids despite precise construction materials?
A)Variable albedo across gnomon surfaces
B)Air density inducing light refraction
C)Manufacturing variations of gnomon angle
D)Solar disc size blurring shadow edge✓
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When combining sundial and astrolabe functions, the blurring of the sunset/sunrise shadow edge caused by the comparatively large angular size of the solar disc reduces precision for time and angle measurements. Therefore, solar disc size causes inaccuracy rather than albedo, air, or angle manufacturing variations, which pose minor limitations compared to solar disc size.
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