Climb to the top of a mountain... you can see the roundness!

Climb to the top of a mountain and you can see the roundness of the Earth with your own eyes!



Aralith Wrote:

I just want to make sure that all the FE's know that this picture is not trying to depict that earth is round on the sides as drastically as this photo portrays. That's because of the kind of lens that they used, but when you look straight in the center of the picture and you can see the earth curve down, way in the distance, that's the curvature of the earth. That kind of curved can't be mimiced with a camera lens.

....What's the closest tall mountain to Washington, DC?

I just want to make sure that all the FE's know that this picture is not trying to depict that earth is round on the sides as drastically as this photo portrays. That's because of the kind of lens that they used, but when you look straight in the center of the picture and you can see the earth curve down, way in the distance, that's the curvature of the earth. That kind of curved can't be mimiced with a camera lens.

You know, there's a reason the Earth appears curved when you look to a distant, empty horizon. It's such a simple idea that it's really hard to put into words, but this picture I made should help.

I can actualy see a lot further than a few feet in front of me.(But that's not the point, is it?)

....So what is the point?

....So what is the point?

The point is, the boundaries of your vision (obstacles notwithstanding) form a perfect circle around you, which is why when looking to a horizon like the sea, the sides of your vision field may appear to dip slightly.

The sides. What if you're staring directly at the sunset.

No, we're not talking about to the sides of you, but when you're looking at the center of your field of vision, which (as is displayed by this picture) does curve down. The same way a ship will "sink" over the horizon, with the back of the boat and the mast being the last things visible as it follows the curve of the earth.

No, we're not talking about to the sides of you, but when you're looking at the center of your field of vision, which (as is displayed by this picture) does curve down. The same way a ship will "sink" over the horizon, with the back of the boat and the mast being the last things visible as it follows the curve of the earth.

The Flat Earth Theory does not claim that the Earth is perfectly flat.

You know, there's a reason the Earth appears curved when you look to a distant, empty horizon. It's such a simple idea that it's really hard to put into words, but this picture I made should help.

Simply because one's field of vision is horizontally circular does not mean one will view the Earth as a sphere. Of course your field of vision is a circle, but does that not mean you are going to see a sphere beneath your feet. Nice try though.

Quote from: "Aralith"

No, we're not talking about to the sides of you, but when you're looking at the center of your field of vision, which (as is displayed by this picture) does curve down. The same way a ship will "sink" over the horizon, with the back of the boat and the mast being the last things visible as it follows the curve of the earth.

The Flat Earth Theory does not claim that the Earth is perfectly flat.

So now the ocean bulges a little bit? Doesn't fit with another one of your theories. If the earth really was accelerating upwards, everything (including the oceans) would be pushed against the earth. You're suggesting that the opposite is happenging. Doesn't work. If you're going to make ridiculous theories about the shape of the earth at least make sure that they complement each other instead of contradicting each other.

So how do you explain mountains on a FE?

I don't, because I argue for a RE. Therefore, I don't know how mountains might exist on a FE, other than the fact that they're solid, and oceans are liquid. Either way, doesn't matter. Because you contradicted yourself, and I'm not going to waste any words defending your theory.

So why did you just waste my time with your meaningless dribble?

So why did you just waste my time with your meaningless dribble?

Why do you even waste your time defending the flat earth theory? It's ludicrous.