For centuries astronomers believed the Earth was at the solar system because tl is the evidence pointed towards. Select the statement that accurately describes what happened when new evidence was discovered. New evidence showed that the geocentric theory was incorrect.Scientists were able to conduct new studies and change their understanding. New evidence showed that the geocentric theory was incorrect Scientists ignored the new evidence and continued with the original theory. New evidence supported the original geocentric theory. Scientists did not like it, so they created the heliocentric theory. New evidence failed to support the geocentric theory but supported the hypothesis. A new study was conducted.