[philman_36]

A light with a beautiful, circular ordained path above a flat, stationary plain...
Enjoy the geometrical dance of planets and splendid patterns they form (all there)

You don't get that while hurtling through space.

Nikon P1000 - Maximum Zoom Range Test (93 KM / 57 Miles)
8 inches per mile squared blows away the globe.

How about Mercury?

[marktwain]

You don't get that while hurtling through space.

Why not? It is exactly what is expected from the geometry of orbits. Remember, no air in space.

8 inches per mile squared blows away the globe.

Why? It is obvious, on a global earth, the higher your viewpoint, the farther you can see. The horizon expands as your view rises above the average surface.

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It's all part of the conspiracy ...