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w did the astrolabe help European explorers? A. It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands. B. It allowed sail...Question
How did the astrolabe help European explorers?
A.
It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands.
B.
It allowed sailors to steer their ships better.
C.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
D.
It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed.
A.
It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands.
B.
It allowed sailors to steer their ships better.
C.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
D.
It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed.
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C. It enabled explorers to determine their position.
The astrolabe was a key navigational instrument that allowed explorers to measure the altitude of stars and planets, helping them determine their latitude at sea. This was crucial for navigation during the Age of Exploration.
The astrolabe was a key navigational instrument that allowed explorers to measure the altitude of stars and planets, helping them determine their latitude at sea. This was crucial for navigation during the Age of Exploration.