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When mars is in retrograde motion will it appear brighter or dimmer?
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∙ 13y ago
Brighter, since Mars is closest to Earth in its orbit and in a full phase as viewed from Earth.
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Why did Aristotle's geocentric theory fail to match the expected prediction?
A few celestial objects appear to have retrograde motion.
What is retrograde motion as applied to a planet?
The "apparent" reverse or backwards motion of a planet as observed from Earth. The innermost planets appear to have a retrograde motion when viewed from Earth.
Why did aristotles geocentric theary fail match the expected predictions?
A few of the celestial bodies appear to have a retrograde motion.
Why did Aristotle's geocentric theory fail to match the expected predictions?
A few celestial objects appear to have retrograde motion.
When a superior planet is in the middle of its retrograde motion what planetary configuration is it in?
Superior planets are in opposition when in the middle of their retrograde motion.
Why did Aristotle's geocentric theory fail to match the expected prediction?
A few celestial objects appear to have retrograde motion.
What is retrograde motion as applied to a planet?
The "apparent" reverse or backwards motion of a planet as observed from Earth. The innermost planets appear to have a retrograde motion when viewed from Earth.
The apparent westward movement of a planet is known as?
retrograde motion
Describe what produces the retrograde motion of mars. what geometric arrangement did Ptolemy use to explain this motion?
Earths faster motion makes Mars appear to be going backwards, the backwards motion, in fact, is what caused retrograde motion. --Ptloemy used Epicycles to explain how geocentrical models worked.
Which two planets have Retrograde motion?
Venus and Uranus have retrograde rotation.There are other meanings of retrograde motion, but retrograde rotation fits the question best.
Why did Aristotle's geocentric theory fail to match expected predictions?
A few celestial objects appear to have retrograde motion.
Why did aristotles geocentric theary fail match the expected predictions?
A few of the celestial bodies appear to have a retrograde motion.
Why did Aristotle's geocentric theory fail to match the expected predictions?
A few celestial objects appear to have retrograde motion.
Was retrograde motion a theory?
Retrograde motion describes something by definition. It is not and has never been a theory.
What is the difference between prograde and retrograde?
Prograde motion is a counter-clockwise motion or west to east, retrograde motion is clockwise motion or east to west.
What actors and actresses appeared in Retrograde Motion - 2013?
The cast of Retrograde Motion - 2013 includes: Thomas Denman
When a superior planet is in the middle of its retrograde motion what planetary configuration is it in?
Superior planets are in opposition when in the middle of their retrograde motion.
