1. Although the geocentric model of the solar system was
incorrect, there were aspects of it that were relatively
accurate. Identify which components of the geocentric
model (prior to the 1700s) are accurate and which are
inaccurate.
a. The sun orbits Earth.
b. The moon orbits Earth.
c. Planets are closer than stars.
d. Orbits and epicycles are perfectly circular.
e. Saturn is farther away from Earth than Jupiter.
f. Stars are farther away than planets but not much
farther away.
