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Ancient Chinese astronomy
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Ancient Chinese astronomy interpreted retrograde motion of planets as a sign of disharmony in the heavens, indicating possible upheaval on Earth.
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Ancient Hindu astronomy
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In ancient Hindu astronomy, retrograde motion of planets was explained as the result of a deceleration in speed as they moved along their orbits.
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Babylonian astronomy
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Babylonian astronomers kept detailed records of retrograde motion and used mathematical methods to predict the occurrence of this phenomenon, influencing later astronomical traditions.
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Greek astronomy
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In Greek astronomy, retrograde motion of planets was perceived as a celestial dance, where the planets moved backward in the sky at certain times.
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Medieval Islamic astronomy
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Medieval Islamic astronomers observed retrograde motion and contributed to the understanding of this phenomenon through their writings and astronomical observations.
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