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The basic principle of the astrolabe is the measurement of angles; that's all it does. Weather doesn't really affect it.

HOWEVER.... if you are measuring the visual angle between two objects, you have to be able to SEE both objects. So when used for celestial navigation or cartography, weather often plays a part, by obscuring your view of one or both objects. In celestial navigation, the "objects" are the star or planet whose altitude angle you want to measure, and the line of the horizon. In cloudy weather, you often can't see the Sun, much less any of the other objects in the sky.

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Weather conditions such as strong winds or heavy rain can make it difficult to use an astrolabe outdoors. Cloud cover might prevent accurate observation of celestial bodies needed for navigation using the astrolabe. Extreme temperatures could affect the instrument's metal components.

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It might affect the system from working and you might not be able to see latitude based on the height of the sun or the North Star.

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