Question

Discuss how scientists views on planetary paths have changed over time

Answer 1

There were two approaches for the planetary paths. The idea about the planets revolving around the Earth, the planetary paths were plotted and were erratic. It was not relevant to the laws of motion and gravity. That fact was neglected by the believers in an Earth-centered Solar System. 

Sun-centered Solar System was theorized by Copernicus. The paths assumed to be relatively circular (or elliptical).