Question

why was copernicuss heliocentric model not believed until galileo and kepler provided more evidence? the model had the moon orbiting earth. the model was against religious teachings. the model could not explain retrograde motion. the model did not include all eight planets in the solar system.

Explanation:

During Copernicus' time, the geocentric model was supported by the Church. His heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center, challenged religious - based views of the universe's structure, so it was not widely believed until more evidence was provided by Galileo and Kepler.

Answer:

The model was against religious teachings.