Which optical consequence arises when medieval astrolabes' alidade rotates eccentrically?

💡 Explanation

Parallax error acutely increases because *misalignment* introduces an angular displacement during sighting. Thus the intended celestial target appears shifted relative to the astrolabe's markings. Therefore parallax dominates, rather than simpler aberrations, because of instrument's mechanical imperfections.

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