Why did Ptolemy believe in the geocentric model?

Related questions

1. What was wrong with Ptolemy's model?
2. What is the central idea of Ptolemy?
3. Was Cleopatra a descendant of Ptolemy?
4. How is Ptolemy?
5. How did Cleopatra's father died?
6. What happened to Cleopatra's sister?
7. When did Ptolemy rule Egypt?
8. What was Ptolemy's theory?
9. What was the major contribution of Ptolemy?
10. What were the accomplishments of Ptolemy?

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