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Which of the four adjustable errors in the sextant causes side error?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Horizon glass not being perpendicular to the frame.
The horizon glass on a sextant must be perpendicular to the frame in order to avoid side error, which is an error in the measured angle caused by the horizon glass not being aligned properly. If the horizon glass is not perpendicular to the frame, it will introduce a systematic error in the angle measurement.
The other options are incorrect because they do not directly cause side error. Elliptical centering error, index mirror not being perpendicular, and telescope not being parallel are other potential errors in sextant measurements, but they do not specifically result in side error.
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