Part 9/12:
Challenges in Developing a Viable Flat Earth Model
Both models attempt to address observable phenomena—such as star positions, moon phases, and auroras—but fall short due to fundamental misunderstandings of physics and astronomy.
Distance and Parallax: The approximately 250,000-mile distance of the Moon is well established through parallax measurements, yet flat Earth models try to force contradictory explanations.
Star Patterns: The rotation of star trails differs between hemispheres, incompatible with a simple flat or cylindrical model. Correctly explaining this would require more complex assumptions about sky mechanics that the models do not provide.