How did Ptolemy’s theories contribute to the development of astronomy?

Ptolemy developed a geocentric model, which placed Earth at the center of the universe and described the motions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars around it. His model influenced astronomy for many centuries, even though later evidence supported a Sun-centered system. The correct choice is “He theorized that the Earth was the center of the universe.”

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