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An oasis can be formed by an underground aquifer or river that creates enough pressure for water to seep to the surface, forming the oasis. These aquifers and natural springs allow for life to exist in harsh climates like the desert and are often well known to local herders, farmers, and travelers in the region.
It was important in the development of astronomy and science because it was the first model that aimed to predict how the planets move in their orbits. Despite being a complicated mix of circles and epicycles it was not a bad model and it worked well for at least 1500 years until observations became accurate enough to show its imperfections