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← HistoryWhich innovation from Islamic astronomy most impacted the precision of observatories by the 10th century?
A)Advancements in sundial accuracy
B)Development of large mural quadrants✓
C)Introduction of heliocentric models
D)Refinement of Ptolemaic epicycles
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Large mural quadrants improved observational accuracy because their size reduced parallax errors and increased angular resolution, leading to more precise measurements of celestial objects. Therefore, advancements in their development led to greater observatory precision, rather than sundials, heliocentric models, or Ptolemaic refinements, which addressed different aspects of astronomy.
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