The Essential Cosmic Perspective (8th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 52EAP
Flat Earth Society. Believe it or not, there is an organization called the Flat Earth Society Its members hold that Earth is flat and that all indications to the contrary (such as pictures of Earth from space) are fabrications made as part of a conspiracy to hide the truth from the public. Discuss the evidence for a round Earth and how you can check it for yourself. In light of the evidence, is it possible that the Flat Earth Society is correct? Defend your opinion.
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