Which of the following observations provided the most direct challenge to the Aristotelian view of the nature of celestial objects?
A) the topography of the Moon
B) phases of Venus
C) moons of Jupiter
D) phases of the Moon

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The Aristotelian view held that celestial objects were perfect and unchanging. The observation of the Moon's topography, with its mountains and craters, directly challenged this view by showing that celestial bodies were not perfect spheres.

Which of the Following Observations Provided the Most Direct Challenge