Galileo's observations suggested to him that the planets revolve around the Sun.This idea was:

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Galileo's observations were consistent with the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, which stated that the planets revolve around the Sun. This model was in contrast to the geocentric model proposed by Ptolemy, which stated that the Earth was at the center of the universe. The Roman Catholic Church initially rejected the heliocentric model, but eventually accepted it as evidence for the Sun-centered solar system became overwhelming. Therefore, choice D is the best answer as it correctly identifies the source of Galileo's idea and its relationship to the work of other astronomers.

Galileo's Observations Suggested to Him That the Planets Revolve Around