Regarding Ptolemy's and Copernicus's theories of astronomy, today we find that
A) both theories are false because we know that Kepler's theory is correct and precisely accurate.
B) Copernicus's theory is still useful, but more accurate theories are available today.
C) Copernicus's theory is correct.
D) Ptolemy's theory is correct.
E) both theories are useless because they disagree with the highly accurate measurements available today.

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Copernicus's heliocentric model was a significant improvement over Ptolemy's geocentric model, but it was later refined by Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Newton's law of gravitation. While not entirely accurate, Copernicus's model laid the groundwork for modern astronomy.

Regarding Ptolemy's and Copernicus's Theories of Astronomy, Today We Find