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Rowbotham believed that the earth is flat, with the continents floating on an infinite ocean surrounded by an immense circular ice-cliff. The Zetetic Sun, moon, planets, and stars are all only a few hundred miles above the surface of the earth, with cosmic events like eclipses explained by some unknown objects occulting the sun or moon.
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Zetetic Astronomy: Earth Not a Globe Paperback June 27, 2011
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Rowbotham believed that the earth is flat, with the continents floating on an infinite ocean surrounded by an immense circular ice-cliff. The Zetetic Sun, moon, planets, and stars are all only a few hundred miles above the surface of the earth, with cosmic events like eclipses explained by some unknown objects occulting the sun or moon.
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Alternative Perspective
Challenges conventional astronomy by presenting a flat Earth viewpoint, appealing to those questioning mainstream science and seeking alternative explanations for celestial phenomena.
Historical Context
Offers insights into early astronomical theories and historical figures, enriching readers' understanding of the evolution of science and philosophy related to Earth's shape.
Engaging Visuals
Includes illustrations and diagrams that effectively convey concepts, making complex ideas more accessible to a wider audience interested in philosophy and science.
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- Samuel Birley Rowbotham, under the pseudonym 'Parallax', lectured for two decades up and down Britain promoting his unique flat earth theory. This book, in which he lays out his world system, went through three editions, starting with a 16 page pamphlet published in 1849 and a second edition of 221 pages published in 1865. The third edition of 1881 (which had inflated to 430 pages) was used as the basis of this etext. Rowbotham was an accomplished debater who reputedly steamrollered all opponents, and his followers, who included many well-educated people, were equally tenacious. One of them, John Hampden, got involved in a bet with the famous naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace about the flat earth. An experiment which Hampden proposed didn't resolve the issue, and the two ended up in court in 1876. The judge ruled against Hampton, who started a long campaign of legal harassment of Wallace. Rowbotham hints at the incident in this book. Rowbotham believed that the earth is flat. The contients float on an infinite ocean which somehow has a layer of fire underneath it. The lands we know are surrounded by an infinite wilderness of ice and snow, beyond the Antarctic ocean, bordered by an immense circular ice-cliff. What we call the North Pole is in the center of the earth. The polar projection of the flat earth creates obvious discrepancies with known geography, particularly the farther south you go. Figure 54 inadvertantly illustrates this problem. The Zetetic map has a severly squashed South America and Africa, and Australia and New Zealand in the middle of the Pacific. I think that by the 19th century people would have noticed if Australia and Africa were thousands of miles further apart than expected, let alone if Africa was wider than it was long! The Zetetic Sun, moon, planets and stars are all only a few hundred miles above the surface of the earth. The sun orbits the north pole once a day at a constant altitude. The moon is both self-illuminated and semi-transparent. Eclipses can be explained by some unknown object occulting the sun or moon. Zetetic cosmology is 'faith-based', based, that is, on a literal interpretation of selected Biblical quotes. Hell is exactly as advertised, directly below us. Heaven is not a state of mind, it is a real place, somewhere above us. He uses Ussherian Biblical chronology to mock the concept that stars could be millions of light years away. He attacks the concept of a plurality of worlds because no other world than this one is mentioned in the Bible. Rowbotham never adequately explains his alternative astronomy. If the Copernican theory so adequately explains planetary motions, why discard it, and what would he use in its place? What is the sun orbiting around once a day and how does it work like a spotlight, not a 'point source'? If the moon is self-luminous, what creates its phases? If gravity appears to work here on earth, why doesn't it apply to the celestial objects just a few hundred miles up? To make his system work he had to throw out a great deal of science, including the scientific method itself, using instead what he calls a 'Zetetic' method. As far as I can see this is simply a license to employ circular reasoning (e.g., the earth is flat, hence we can see distant lighthouses, hence the earth is flat). Zetetic Astronomy is a key work of flat-earth thought, just as Donnelly's Atlantis, the Antediluvian World is still considered required reading on the subject of Atlantis. If you ever have to debate the flat earth pro or con, this book is a complete agenda of each point that you'll have to argue.
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication date | June 27, 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 250 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1463655908 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1463655907 |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds (730 grams) |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.57 x 11 inches (21.6 x 1.4 x 27.9 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Flat Earth Enthusiasts
Individuals who are interested in flat earth theories will resonate with the content and ideas presented in this book.
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Alternative Thinkers
Readers who enjoy questioning mainstream scientific views may appreciate the controversial perspectives offered by the author.
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Historical Researchers
Those studying historical viewpoints on astronomy and earth's shape will find valuable insights and discussions in this book.
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Scientific Professionals
Experts in fields like physics and astronomy may find the arguments unconvincing and lacking in scientific rigor.
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Mainstream Readers
General audiences looking for widely accepted scientific literature may be disappointed by the unconventional claims in this book.
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Skeptical Thinkers
Readers who value evidence-based reasoning may struggle to engage with the speculative ideas presented in this text.
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Why does Rowbotham believe in a flat earth?
Answer: Rowbotham's belief in a flat earth is based on his interpretation of selected Biblical quotes. -
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How does Rowbotham explain the position of the Sun, moon, and stars?
Answer: According to Rowbotham, the Sun, moon, planets, and stars are all located only a few hundred miles above the surface of the earth. -
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What is the basis of Rowbotham's cosmology and explanation of eclipses?
Answer: Rowbotham's cosmology is faith-based, and cosmological events like eclipses are explained by some unknown objects occulting the sun or moon.
Astronomy Editorial Review
The Zetetic Astronomy: Earth Not a Globe paperback seems to have captured the interest of readers intrigued by the flat earth theory. Customers have praised the book for providing mathematical and empirical evidence to support the idea that the Earth is flat, contrary to popular belief. Reviewers have found the experiments and proofs within the book to be compelling and eye-opening. Some have even gone as far as to call it the "Bible" of flat earth truths. The rubberized feel of the book's shell was mentioned, with one reviewer preferring a more natural feel, but overall it was deemed acceptable. Overall, the Zetetic Astronomy book appears to be a compelling and thought-provoking read for those interested in exploring theories about the Earth's shape. **
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- Contains mathematical and empirical evidence supporting flat earth theory
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- Earth is believed to be flat by Rowbotham
- Continents float on an infinite ocean surrounded by ice cliffs
- Sun, moon, planets, and stars are all within a few hundred miles above the earth
- Eclipses are explained by unknown objects occulting the sun or moon
- Cosmology is faith-based, relying on a literal interpretation of Biblical quotes
- Heaven is considered to be a real place above the earth