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← HistoryWhich outcome results when the observer uses an astrolabe at non-standard latitude?
A)Distorted celestial altitude measurements occur✓
B)The alidade arm freezes solid suddenly
C)Planimetric errors will systematically cancel
D)Star positions will show parallax shift
💡 Explanation
Incorrect latitude alignment in astrolabes leads to incorrect angular altitude readings because Zenith Distance Calculation relies upon accurate latitude input for deriving the correct altitude. Therefore, celestial altitudes are distorted, rather than systematic error cancellation or parallax shifts.
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