Which limitation occurred when astronomers transitioned from Ptolemaic to heliocentric models?

💡 Explanation

Heliocentric models required accurate modeling of non-circular orbits. Introducing elliptical orbits meant that epicycle calculations, a form of harmonic analysis, needed reformulation with complex mathematics; therefore, orbital calculations became complex rather than employing purely circular approximations.

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