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(a)
Whether the phenomenon of “The daily paths of stars through the sky” is consistent or inconsistent with a belief in Earth centered system?
(b)
Whether the phenomenon of “Seasons” is consistent or inconsistent with a belief in Earth centered system?
(c)
Whether the phenomenon of “Phases of the Moon” is consistent or inconsistent with a belief in Earth centered system?
(d)
Whether the phenomenon of “Eclipses” is consistent or inconsistent with a belief in Earth centered system?
(e)
Whether the phenomenon of “Apparent retrograde motion of the planets” is consistent or inconsistent with a belief in Earth-centered system?
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