Question

the geocentric model of the solar system failed to explain the retrograde motion of some of the planets. it was replaced with the heliocentric model which places the sun at the center of the solar system. what led to this change in the model of the solar system? the heliocentric model better explained why the moon orbited the earth. the invention of the telescope provided new evidence to support the heliocentric model. the scientists that proposed the heliocentric model were more respected than those proposing the geocentric model. the heliocentric model better explained the motion of the sun and stars.

Explanation:

The invention of the telescope allowed for more detailed observations of the solar - system, providing new evidence in favor of the heliocentric model. The geocentric model had limitations in explaining planetary motion like retrograde motion, and the new evidence from telescopic observations supported the heliocentric view.

Answer:

The invention of the telescope provided new evidence to support the heliocentric model.