Is there an easy way to prove the Earth is round?
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Humans have known, and proven, that the earth is round for a fair few millennia, but how can you prove it yourself?
Asked by: Davis Shears, Aberystwyth
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Yes, travel. Because the Earth's surface is curved, you'll notice that different constellations of stars are revealed.
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Robert MatthewsPhysicist
Robert is a science writer and visiting professor of science at Aston University.
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