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Persian or Babylonian astrologer 3, 000 years ago.
How was it proven?
The person who 'proved' the world was round was Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first man to sail around the world. That was the first time it was conclusively proven that the world was round.
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Why did Christopher Columbus make his voyage across the Atlantic?
to make a new discovery and prove that the earth was not flat and more to it
Why did Christopher Columbus make his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?
to make a new discovery and prove that the earth was not flat and more to it
what theory says the earth is a flat shape?
In the bible, it says the Earth is Flat, so it is Flat. If God created the Earth and Jesus wrote the bible, the Earth is Flat
Why did Columbus' discovery of the New World cast doubt on the writings of ancient authorities?
The ancient authorities believed that the earth was flat, and that if you went very far west from Europe, you would fall off the edge of the earth.
What discovery helped the discovery that the earth is round happen?
One discovery that helped confirm the Earth is round was the circumnavigation of the globe by Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century. This voyage demonstrated that it was possible to travel eastward in a straight line and end up back where you started, which supported the idea of a spherical Earth. Additionally, observations of the Earth's curved shadow during lunar eclipses also provided evidence for a round Earth.
Why was the earth flat long ago?
The Earth was never flat. The Flat Earth society believe they have proof that the Earth is flat but other no individuals or organisations have ever seriously considered that the Earth was not round since the ancient Greeks.
What happens when the earth is flat?
Nothing in the Universe is as large as the Earth AND flat. If the Earth were flat, it would be the only flat object, other than some small asteroids.
What happens when earth is flat?
Nothing in the Universe is as large as the Earth AND flat. If the Earth were flat, it would be the only flat object, other than some small asteroids.
What is a drawing of earth on a flat surface?
It is a drawing of the earth on a flat surface
According to early scientists what was the shape of the Earth?
That the earth was flat.
Why does the flat earth society think the earth is flat?
The majority of the members of the Flat Earth Society do not believe the Earth is flat. They are members because it's a counter-culture group which some people find interesting.Those who think the Earth is flat are usually motivated by religious literalism.
What is the definition of astronomical discovery?
An astronomical discovery is the discovery of anything outside of the planet earth and its atmosphere.
