The Greeks- The History of Flat Earth

In this episode we look at the early inquiry into the shape and size of the earth by the Ancient Greeks (note there were contributions by the Indians, Chinese and other Cultures as well). We see the beginning of the geocentric vs heliocentric debate. The geometric proofs of Aristarchus of Samos (my favorites): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99PjF6HxD2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yprjO0_3nvos Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68chxz-bc3e1gYq5WdfClA/join Donate to the Telescope Fund: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116418109 MEMBERSHIPS: https://www.patreon.com/c/bobthescienceguy/membership PayPal Link Telescope Link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JSAFP8KSRZDQQ Bob's Websites Check them OUT: Bob the Science Guy: https://www.youtube.com/user/drbob420 ResearchFlatMoon (the production channel): https://www.youtube.com/c/ResearchFlatMoon Slide Rules and Mathematics (STEM Education): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXa89aIdG222z8ADB0e7GA Shamrock Banks Observatory: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommonSenseScience Please consider becoming a Patreon of the Channel- All money donated through paypal or from the patreons goes directly into improvements in the channel (computers, cameras, lights etc) or to create educational videos (sextants, telescope equipment, etc). https://www.patreon.com/bobthescienceguy Bob


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