Ptolemy Was Important in the History of Astronomy Because He

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Multiple Choice

Ptolemy was important in the history of astronomy because he

• A)developed a model of the solar system that made sufficiently accurate predictions of planetary positions to remain in use for many centuries.
• B)developed a scientifically accurate model of the universe.
• C)was the first to believe in an Earth-centered universe.
• D)was the first to create a model of the solar system that placed the Sun rather than Earth at the center.
• E)was the first to believe that all orbits are perfect circles.

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