Question

How did the astrolabe help European explorers? A. It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands. B. It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed. C. It allowed sailors to better steer their ships. D. It helped explorers determine their position at sea.

Answer 1

D is the correct answer.

An astrolabe is a device that can be used to determine approximate latitude using a sailor's position in relation to the north star.