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Originally Posted by P A N
the proof is in being able to see farther than the geometry/dimensions of the earth should allow. i'm not sorry if this isn't exciting enough for you, but the fact of the matter remains that nowhere on earth should anyone - EVER - be able to see stuff in excess of 5-10km distance (depending on the observer's height/altitude), when we have pictures of lots of stuff in excess of 20km, 40km, 60km, all the way up to 120km.
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First off it's a simple calculation to determine how far a person can see the sea level horizon (on a crystal clear day) based on altitude.
Distance in miles = the square root of 1.5 times your elevation in feet.
120 km = 74.5 miles
You,d only have to be at an elevation of 3,700 feet to be able to see the sea level horizon 74.5 miles away.
THAT'S A FACT. Swallow hard now.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai tops out at 2,722 feet. From its apex you can see approx. 64 miles (103 km) away.
Now if the world was flat you should be able to see Iran in the distance. But gosh damn, you can't. Hmmmmmm. Let's stop and wonder why for a moment.
Could it be..... could it..... that the world...... wait for it...... wait for it....... THAT THE EARTH IS NOT FLAT?????
What do you say PAN?