6. Although it was incorrect, why was Ptolemy’s model still useful to astronomers for years to come?(1 point)

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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.
It was used to determine the speed of earth rotation.

It showed the path of a planet's orbit.

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The correct response is:

It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day.

Ptolemy's geocentric model, despite being incorrect, provided a workable framework that allowed astronomers to make accurate predictions about planetary positions, which was crucial for navigation and the calendar.