In what way did the heliocentric view of the solar system proposed by Copernicus provide a simpler explanation of planetary motion than the geocentric view of Ptolemy. Explain?

The heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus simplified the explanation of planetary motion by placing the Sun at the center of the solar system, allowing for a more straightforward understanding of the orbits of planets. Unlike Ptolemy's geocentric view, which required complex systems of epicycles to account for retrograde motion, Copernicus's model naturally explained these phenomena through the relative motion of Earth and other planets around the Sun. This shift not only reduced the complexity of celestial mechanics but also aligned better with observed astronomical data.