The geocentric model was accepted for more than a thousand years primarily because it correctly explained the motion of the planets as observed from Earth, despite being inaccurate in terms of the actual heliocentric structure of the solar system. The observations of the time, including the apparent motions of celestial bodies, were consistent with the geocentric perspective, leading to its long-standing acceptance until the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus and supported by later astronomers gained evidence and acceptance.
Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)
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It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly described the solar system.
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