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Flat Earth Discussion Boards => Flat Earth Q&A => Topic started by: 11cookeaw1 on June 20, 2011, 04:58:22 AM

Title: Why can't I see everest.
Post by: 11cookeaw1 on June 20, 2011, 04:58:22 AM
In FE, the maximum distance something is visible should increase linearly with distance, because according to Rowbotham you can't see objects as they get further because they become to small. In round earth theory the distance is proportional to the square root of the height... so according to FE mount everest should be visible for thousands and thousands of kilometers.
Title: Re: Why can't I see everest.
Post by: SSSavio on June 20, 2011, 05:04:12 AM
in b4 atmospheric distortion/blurryness or whatever
Title: Re: Why can't I see everest.
Post by: Around And About on June 20, 2011, 06:09:11 PM
(http://cloud.frontpagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/smog-infinite-wilderness_1.jpg)

...any other questions?
Title: Re: Why can't I see everest.
Post by: Particle Person on June 21, 2011, 12:08:18 AM
Quote from: SSSavio on June 20, 2011, 05:04:12 AM
in b4 atmospheric distortion/blurryness or whatever

Round earthers and flat earthers alike can agree that atmospheric distortion/blurryness or whatever is quite real.
Title: Re: Why can't I see everest.
Post by: Mr Pseudonym on June 21, 2011, 12:10:19 AM
Quote from: SSSavio on June 20, 2011, 05:04:12 AM
or whatever
You mean land topography? Why does no one consider this?
Title: Re: Why can't I see everest.
Post by: Tausami on June 21, 2011, 04:30:02 AM
Quote from: 11cookeaw1 on June 20, 2011, 04:58:22 AM
In FE, the maximum distance something is visible should increase linearly with distance, because according to Rowbotham you can't see objects as they get further because they become to small. In round earth theory the distance is proportional to the square root of the height... so according to FE mount everest should be visible for thousands and thousands of kilometers.

There are a couple of reasons. First of all, due to atmoplanar distortion, it will fade. Second, it is a well known phenomenon that objects appear smaller when farther away. Thus, it can be hidden behind things.