What did Peuerbach primarily focus on in his astronomical studies?
Comets
Planetary Motion
Black Holes
Exoplanets
Answer
Planetary motion was the primary focus of Peuerbach's astronomical studies. He sought to improve upon Ptolemy's geocentric model, which he believed was inaccurate. Peuerbach's work laid the foundation for Copernicus's heliocentric model, which revolutionized astronomy.
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