Which purpose underpinned the meticulous astronomical observations made at the Maragheh observatory during the 13th century?

💡 Explanation

The Maragheh observatory's observations aimed to refine Ptolemaic models because existing astronomical models, using epicycles and deferents, needed more accuracy to predict planetary positions convincingly. Therefore refining models, rather than flood prediction or heliocentric models, underpinned observations because of the limitations of available technology and the need for pragmatic astrological forecasts.

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