What aspect of Kepler's theory would have horrified all astronomers before Kepler?
A) Kepler's simple circular orbits.
B) The fact that the Earth has a spherical shape in Kepler's theory.
C) The fact that Earth was no longer at the center.
D) Kepler's elliptical orbits.
E) The absence of any epicycles [or "circles- within- circles"].

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Kepler's elliptical orbits would have horrified all astronomers before Kepler because they challenged the long-held belief that the planets moved in perfect circles.

What Aspect of Kepler's Theory Would Have Horrified All Astronomers