Which outcome occurs when improperly aligned astrolabe plates undergo thermal expansion?

💡 Explanation

When astrolabe plates misaligned because of manufacturing flaws thermally expand, parallax error occurs because the angular relationships become distorted, affecting sight alignment with celestial targets. Therefore inaccurate readings result, rather than rust, warping, or engravings which depend on alternative mechanisms.

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