Which function in early Islamic astronomical studies was improved by incorporating trigonometry into astrolabe design?

💡 Explanation

When trigonometry was incorporated, astrolabes allowed more precise calculations of the sun's position because trigonometric functions modeled celestial movements with greater accuracy, leading to better timekeeping. Therefore, improved prayer time calculation resulted, rather than astrological predictions, alchemy, or terrestrial navigations which demanded separate processes.

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