Question

Although it was incorrect, why was Ptolemy’s model still useful to astronomers for years to come?(1 point) Responses It showed the path of a planet's orbit. It showed the path of a planet's orbit. It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day. It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day. It was used to determine the speed of earth rotation.

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The correct response is: **It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day.**

Despite its inaccuracies, Ptolemy's geocentric model provided a structured way to calculate the positions of the planets and predict their movements, which proved useful for astronomers for many years.