• untorquer@quokk.auEnglish
    561·
    2 months ago

    Unless you has a view of the distant horizon in which case you might alternatively conclude it’s a convex lens shape.

      • untorquer@quokk.auEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        A slightly perceptible curvature on the horizon only indicates a convex spherical cap, like a Frisbee.

        • Lifter@discuss.tchncs.de
          4·
          2 months ago

          That’s not simpler than a sphere, pointing again to Ozzam’s razor. Spheres are the simplest geographical shape.

          • untorquer@quokk.auEnglish
            12·
            2 months ago

            But you can’t see anything past the horizon. Occam’s razor suggests there’s nothing beyond it

        • CheeseNoodle@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          2 months ago

          Except I can percieve a curve to the horizon, then walk to the point that was previously horizon and percieve that curve continues, thus drawing the conclusion that the curve must continue all the way round.

          • untorquer@quokk.auEnglish
            2·
            2 months ago

            Well don’t complain to me when you fall off trying to walk on some ball. i tried to warn you. 🤷 Roundies smh…

      • bleistift2@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        65·
        2 months ago

        The horizon is always flat, no matter how high you climb. You’d need a rocket to get far enough away from the surface to see its curvature.

        • Spacehooks@reddthat.comEnglish
          31·
          2 months ago

          Shucks. Looked up photos and all I see is more mountain range must have confused it with fictional media. Well know I know truth for sure.