Which mechanism causes cyclical variations in the apparent orbit of Mars when observed through an astrolabe?

💡 Explanation

Medieval astronomers used epicyclic deferent systems because observed motion deviated from perfect circles, therefore, these variations approximated Mars's observed path, rather than effects like refraction that are observational distortions.

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