The chart below shows some information about two scientists.
Name of scientist: Claudius Ptolemy & Galileo Galilei
Details about scientist:
Claudius: Greek mathematician and astronomer
Galileo: Italian astronomer who studied mathematics and was interested in arts
Views about the solar system:
Claudius: The planets and sun move around Earth
Galileo: Jupiter with its several moons is a miniature system
Which of these statements best explains why Ptolemy and Galileo had different views about the solar system?
A: They used different sets of data.
B: They spoke different languages.
C: They misinterpreted scientific facts and data.
D: They had different interests and backgrounds.
