I recently ran across a flat earther. To that end, I was curious if he is representative of your beliefs or just making up shtuff and using FE as an excuse. To that end, and out of curiosity, I have been looking around and trying to get a handle on the FE beliefs, theories, proofs, etc. I wasn't sure whether to refer him to a physicist or a psychiatrist. Anyway, to the questions.
Do any of you own a telescope?
If so, why is it that the sun, planets, moon, moons of other planets, etc, are all spherical but for some reason the earth is flat?
If the earth is flat and you go up in a balloon (to prevent airplane window distortions and the like) with a pair of binoculars, why you are not able to see, lets say, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Likewise from such a height of 2700 feet, shouldn't you be able to see the terminator between light and dark?
I see there is some question as to if satellites exist. I wonder if you all are aware that some satellites can be seen orbiting the earth. Some have been orbiting for over 50 years. Sunlight reflections can be seen with the naked eye and more details with a telescope.
http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=694Once again, given that some of the satellites are above the sun and the sun is a spotlight, how are they reflecting light?
How are these explained?
Thanks.