Copernicus's heliocentric model and ptolemy's geocentric model were each developed to provide a description of the solar system. both models had advantages that made each an acceptable explanation for motions in the solar system during their time.
sort each statement according to whether it is an advantage of the heliocentric model, the geocentric model, or both.
drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
planetary orbits and motions based on greek ideologies of perfect form and motion
predicted planetary positions accurately over relatively short time periods
explained planetary motions and brightness changes most simply
rooted in widely accepted religious beliefs regarding earth's place in the universe
a) heliocentric:
b) geocentric:
c) both geocentric and heliocentric: