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Which risk increased while determining latitude using an astrolabe at sea?

A)Inaccurate angular measurement
B)Celestial sphere observation error
C)Horizon obstruction computation
D)Ecliptic plane variation instability

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Imprecise readings arose because ship motion induced errors during the angular measurement of the Sun's altitude using the astrolabe, therefore causing latitude miscalculation, rather than errors due the celestial sphere's projection.

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