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Lateen Sails, The Astrolabe, and The Magnetic Compass effects the Navigation Improvements how? In 1-2 sentences.
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Lateen sails allowed for better maneuverability and increased speed, the astrolabe allowed for more accurate determination of latitude, and the magnetic compass improved navigation by providing a reliable way of determining direction.
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