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Originally Posted by maskedmelon
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Well, as always I operate from a position of profound ignorance, but it seems to me that if the sun rotates around the earth (as we see it), that would imply the earth is motionless, or at least not spinning as we otherwise suspect. If that is the case, why is there measurable differences in east-west bound flight durations after having account for wind, etc.?
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I think the absolute best source for observational evidence is by using
Stellarium. The PC version is free, android costs a little but well worth it if you find the app indispensable and don't have a laptop to carry with you outside (one main reason I have a lappy). It can also operate with a GPS motorized equatorial mount for a telescope, though not necessary for observational evidence as naked-eye observation will completely suffice in this case.
So this simulates a huge library of celestial bodies very accurately. It's been my go-to simulator for over 10yrs. You can explore the model from any angle, even from your exact GPS coordinates. No tricks, no gags, if the model is a lie you simply could not locate the object you'd be looking for. And when you find your target, you can speed up the simulator and watch it zip through space proving an accurate model.