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How did the invention of the astrolabe help Vasco da Gama make his voyage to India?

A )It allowed him to navigate the seas using the sun and stars.

B) It allowed him to create a map to help other sailors return to Asia

C) It allowed him to use the winds to return from longer journeys.

D) It allowed him to scare off anyone who would try to attack his ship.

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A it allowed him to navigate the seas using the sun and stars 
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Answer:

A) it allowed him to navigate the seas using the sun and stars

Step-by-step explanation:

It was possible on the grounds that it helped him explore in regions that were totally unknown to him. On account of it, he could figure out where his ship was based on the position of the sun and the time of the day and he using this to explore India.

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