Kepler's first law of planetary motion defied what long-held belief with ancient astronomers?
A) a heliocentric Universe
B) a geocentric Universe
C) uniform circular motion
D) parallax of newborn stars
E) perfection of the heavens

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Kepler's first law states that planets move in elliptical orbits, which defied the long-held belief of uniform circular motion in the heavens.

Kepler's First Law of Planetary Motion Defied What Long-Held Belief