Flat earth debunked.

The real velocity of the sun, as you describe, is actually less than the figure I calculated (so even more within the realms of realism), as Flat Earth theory generally holds that the sun travels over the tropics.

This assertion relies on a logical fallacy. Just because we can't explain how something works in a particular manner, does not mean it does not work in that particular manner. In other words, just because you don't understand something doesn't make that something untrue.

Indeed, the faster speed of the sun in the Southern Hemisphere Summer explains why it gets dark so much more quickly in the Southern Hemisphere Summer than it does in the Northern Hemisphere Summer (when the sun is travelling more slowly).

What do you mean by "over the tropics"?

You are correct in this: an absence of explanation does not invalidate the phenomenon; however, as you are positing a FE model, your model must explain those phenomena. It doesn't, while the BE model does.

I'd like to see some evidence for this claim.

Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer.

I think you are misapplying the burden of proof here. Flat Earth is an observation - it doesn't need a model. The burden of proof is on ball-Earthers to prove the Earth is a ball, and the only evidence of this is demonstrably false CGIs/photos from NASA.

I've travelled to the Northern and Southern hemispheres. In the Southern Hemisphere, it gets dark very quickly in Summer when the sun goes down. Comparatively, in the Northern Hemisphere Summer, nights come very slowly - even late at night, the sky can be a greyer colour (not very dark) for hours after the sun goes down.

I don’t have a horse in this race, but this seems pretty logical to me:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2452942468206156?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

Being someone who's mind thinks mostly by using spatial relations both a flat and round earth seem impossible. so...

wHY Not PuT thEm TOgeThER!!!! I say the EARTH is both ROUND AND FLAT at the same time!!!

I agree with Zandar that we live in a closed system.

Concave Hollow Earth is a perfect example of a closed system.




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I wonder how many Flat Earthers were pushed over the edge by social distancing

Dyson Sphere hmmm. Most hollow earthers call it Celestial Sphere, but I get it.

You a Treky Handyman?

I'm a Scify fan so yes the Star trek shows & movies are something I like.

Flat Earth theory is so ludicrous that I do not begin to understand why anyone could believe it. This is my last word on the subject.

All FE people need to do is get a decent telescope. If they are right, they can see across the (flat) ocean and view other countries in their line of sight. Add a decent camera to the telescope and photograph the place that you are viewing. China should be able to see Taiwan, if indeed the earth is flat. Since the earth is not flat, no photo will be forthcoming. If it was flat, no doubt China would be observing Taiwan continually and there would be nothing that Taiwan could do about it. QED

I can assure you she is much easier on the eyes.