Exploring the Debates: How Flat Earth Theory Explains the Appearance of Round Planets

Letrsquo;s begin by establishing some fundamental definitions and observations regarding the concepts of planets, telescopes, and the flat earth theory (FET).

Definitions and Fundamentals

According to the FET, the earth is solid and not gaseous, unlike the popular belief that it is spherical. Critics of FET argue that, through standard telescopes, planets do not appear as round as described by science and presented in books. While a clearly defined concept of planets as solid bodies is supported, the flat earth theory often challenges the way these planets are observed and presented.

Observations with Telescopes

Observations made with a Nikon P-900 or similar amateur telescopes reveal that planets appear as discs of energy rather than the perfect spheres often depicted in scientific images. This observation supports the FETrsquo;s claim that what we see in images and books is not an accurate representation of planetary appearance.

Shape of Planets and the Surface

The flat earth theory also questions the influence of flat earth on the shape of celestial objects. Even if the planets are spherical, it is argued that their form does not determine the shape of the surface they are on or above. The curvature or shape of the earth is more crucial in this theory.

Proving the Shape of the Earth

To prove the shape of the earth, one might suggest sticking to the shape of the earth itself, rather than other celestial bodies. Trying to prove both the earthrsquo;s and the planetsrsquo; shapes simultaneously might lead to confusion.

A simple way to observe the curvature of the earth would be to use a pole at least 7 feet tall and mark points in all four compass directions at 1, 2, and 3 mile distances. At these distances, a 72-inch hidden pole would be visible. However, no such place exists on earth that demonstrates this curvature, leading to the conclusion that the earth is flat.

Earth and Planets as Stars and Luminaries

According to proponents of FET, the earth is actually hollow and we live on the concave inner surface. Planets are relatively small and revolve around a central crystalline sphere with an ocean. Stars are sonoluminescent bubbles that traverse this ocean every 24 hours, projected from a central apparatus like a disco ball. This explanation differs significantly from the widely accepted scientific model of our solar system.

A Critique of Flat Earth Photography

The flat earth theory asserts that high-quality photographs of planets are fraudulent. They argue that only low-quality photographs taken with amateur cameras like the Nikon P-900 are genuine, while professional images are manipulated. The theory also claims that the only way to convince flat earthers is by demonstrating the earth in a flat mirror in space, as suggested by Dude Perfectrsquo;s curvature video.

One common argument against FET is that we can observe planets through telescopes and they appear round, contradicting the flat earth theoryrsquo;s claim. Furthermore, many flat earthers do not trust NASA and other scientific institutions, making it challenging to reach a consensus.

These debates highlight the ongoing tension between scientific consensus and alternative theories. While the scientific community widely accepts the round shape of the earth and planets, theories like flat earth offer intriguing and sometimes compelling alternative perspectives, challenging our traditional understanding of the cosmos.