Archived Can we see the oblateness of the Earth on satellite images? (walter.bislins.ch)
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Archived Can we see the oblateness of the Earth on satellite images? (walter.bislins.ch)
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[–] i_scream_trucks ago
Don't think so no.
[–] The_Cat [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
You can with high res footage. If the image of the earth is over 1000 pixels in diameter you'll be able to measure a difference in the polar and equatorial radius. Higher res makes it easier to compare, but it's impossible to spot with the naked eye.