Copernicus proposed his theory because
A) Ptolemy's theory was based on discredited religious myths.
B) the predictions of Ptolemy's theory disagreed with the observed data.
C) he sought a more comprehensive theory that would explain not only the solar system but the rest of the known universe as well.
D) Ptolemy's theory was too complicated, messy, and unsatisfying.
E) Ptolemy's theory disagreed with Catholic Church teaching.

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The Answer of Copernicus proposed his theory because
A) Ptolemy's theory was based on discredited religious myths.
B) the predictions of Ptolemy's theory disagreed with the observed data.
C) he sought a more comprehensive theory that would explain not only the solar system but the rest of the known universe as well.
D) Ptolemy's theory was too complicated, messy, and unsatisfying.
E) Ptolemy's theory disagreed with Catholic Church teaching.

Copernicus Proposed His Theory Because