Which alignment was systematically measured using specialized quadrants by Islamic astronomers, enabling advances in celestial mechanics?

💡 Explanation

Islamic astronomers diligently measured planetary positions relative to fixed stars, amassing precise observational data. Therefore, tracking planetary positions results, rather than lunar phases, atmospheric refraction, or stellar parallax which require different instruments or observational techniques.

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