How did Galileo help prove Copernicus's theories true?
A) He discovered that planets had elliptical orbits.
B) He discovered that objects at rest tended to stay at rest.
C) He discovered that Jupiter had at least four moons.
D) He discovered that all objects move in perfect movements.

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Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's four moons helped to support Copernicus's theory that not everything in the universe revolved around the Earth, and that other heavenly bodies could have their own satellites orbiting them.

How Did Galileo Help Prove Copernicus's Theories True