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What was the significant contribution of astronomical records from the Library of Alexandria to the experiment discussed?
What was the significant contribution of astronomical records from the Library of Alexandria to the experiment discussed?
Why did Ptolemy create map projections?
Why did Ptolemy create map projections?
What is retrograde motion?
What is retrograde motion?
Why did Ptolemy develop epicycles in his model of the solar system?
Why did Ptolemy develop epicycles in his model of the solar system?
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What was Ptolemy's belief about the Earth's position in the universe?
What was Ptolemy's belief about the Earth's position in the universe?
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How did Ptolemy improve the art of map projections?
How did Ptolemy improve the art of map projections?
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What was the main purpose of Ptolemy's mathematical solutions?
What was the main purpose of Ptolemy's mathematical solutions?
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What did Ptolemy notice after reading centuries of astronomical observations?
What did Ptolemy notice after reading centuries of astronomical observations?
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How did Ptolemy explain retrograde motion in his model?
How did Ptolemy explain retrograde motion in his model?
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What does the accuracy of Ptolemy's projections on planetary positions reveal?
What does the accuracy of Ptolemy's projections on planetary positions reveal?
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