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Apparent Planetary Motion and Retrograde Loops
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AST.040 Apparent Planetary Motion and Retrograde Loops
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Which combination of ideas best explains any planet’s apparent retrograde loop?
A
Earth’s seasons plus the Moon blocking one planet at a time.
B
Star brightness changes plus planets switching between constellations instantly.
C
Planetary weather plus clouds reflecting different amounts of sunlight.
D
Different orbital speeds plus changing line-of-sight projection against distant stars.
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