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Enhancements in Astronomy and Physics
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Which observatory, founded by Islamic scientists, advanced astronomical studies?
Maragheh observatory.
Who is known for critiquing and refining Ptolemaic astronomy?
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi.
What was Al-Farghani's contribution to astronomy?
He summarized and expanded upon Ptolemy's Almagest, focusing on motions of celestial bodies.
What is the 'Tusi-couple'?
A mathematical device used to model planetary motion.
Which scholar’s model of the planetary system anticipated Copernicus?
Ibn al-Shatir.
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