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How did Omar Khayyam calculate the duration of the solar year?

  • With remarkable precision and accuracy

  • By observing the stars

  • Using a sundial

  • By tracking the moon's phases

Answer

Omar Khayyam calculated the duration of the solar year with remarkable precision and accuracy. As an astronomer, his calculations were highly regarded and contributed to the development of the Jalali calendar.
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