The Space Gal: Retrograde Motion
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Retrograde motion is caused by the Earth's own motion around the Sun. As the Earth circles the Sun, perspective changes, and this causes the apparent positions of objects to move from side-to-side in the sky with a one-year period. Part of "The Space Gal" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 19 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Science Methods, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: Emily Calandrelli
- Series: The Space Gal
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