Flat earth "globe killer" image and horizon
I'm unable to attach the image I'm talking about, but I'm referring to an image Grim posted on 7/18/25 and I had a few questions about it.
https://discord.com/channels/614853899228151833/1395839938876145816/1395871777116127365
1. First, I am not super sure on the claim about "every horizon distance measurement," since can't we expect refractive effects over large bodies of water that might result in such a horizon distance measurement? This critique is certainly valid, since the picture does look foggy.
2. I'm not sure that the two claimed horizon distance measurements of 6.21 and 9.41 miles are really horizon distance measurements. These objects are above the water, which implies that, if they're beyond the horizon, we might still see them. To know if the horizon is farther than an object, wouldn't we need to place an object low on the ground (or in this case, body of water) and check out whether we can see the object, or if it's below / beyond the horizon?
Is this really the #1 globe killer?
3 Replies
1. Its "every horizon distance must be NO MORE THAN"
Stating refraction is a concession to NO geometric horizon. Which for a globe... you need.
2. You can verfiy the rigs distances using google or going to the locatiin yourself.
Its not about "seeing them", its about where the horizon is. Which is clearly behind both.
Here the observation is repeated at a slightly different location (higher, more to the right) and later in the evening. You can see the reflection of the lights on the water. Showcasing the horiozn is indeed behind the rigs as it appears.
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