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Medieval Islamic observatory founded in 1259 in Maragheh, Iran, by Nasir al-Din al-Tusi under Mongol patronage, whose planetary models influenced later Copernican astronomy.
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Maragheh Observatory ranks #31 of 279 in the Observatory ranking, behind Gemini North, ahead of South Pole Telescope.
Highly influential medieval observatory whose models affected later astronomy; strong historical reputation despite fragmentary surviving facility.
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Maragheh Observatory scores 8.72/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Observatory category. Highly influential medieval observatory whose models affected later astronomy; strong historical reputation despite fragmentary surviving facility.
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