Earth models comparison
Sphere vs. plane In this article we will present in an organized way all types of arguments between the models proposed to describe the shape of the Earth, the spherical model and the flat circular model, in order to compare and try to find the model that best fits reality. From now on it will be cited as spherical or flat as appropriate. Brief description (shape, rotation, sky) Spherical: official version from the 15th to the 15th century. XV to s. XXI, planet inclined 23.4º with respect to the plane of the ecliptic. The Earth has its own rotational motion around the Sun as it moves in the Solar System (Heliocentric model), with the Moon in asynchronous motion rotating around it. Flat: Flat round motionless round Earth. The Sun and Moon rotate at the top around the Earth (Geocentric model), forming the days and nights. Celestial Vault Verifiable from Earth Magnetic field ...