Riddle me this

Discussion in 'Mind Games' started by Insomniac_devi, May 20, 2005.

  1. Insomniac_devi

    Insomniac_devi Beast Toast

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    Describe recession in the procession of the planets.
     
  2. Professor Jumbo

    Professor Jumbo Mr. Smarty Pants

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    Isn't it the same thing as retro-grade motion?
     
  3. prism

    prism :o

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    Yeah, they're the same thing, except recession usually describes economic depression. :rolleyes:
     
  4. MattInVegas

    MattInVegas John Denver Mega-Fan

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    That's where the word Retreat comes from. RECEDE. Meaning, to reverse course. As it applies to this question.
    Etymology is becomming a hobby for me.
     
  5. NatureFreak412

    NatureFreak412 Art of Balance

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    As they go about the sun they slowly start to wander off of their course and slow down.
     
  6. seyorni

    seyorni Member

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    It's an optical illusion created by the motion of the planets from our own moving platform. It also appears that the Sun revolves around the Earth.

    Careful observation and analysis make the actual motions clear.
     

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