Dear Paul, I couldn't agree more with you. I think there might be even more convincing arguments, although yours are good - but let's see where this leads. Best wishes, Regner Quoting Paul Deema <paul_deema@xxxxxxxxxxx>: > Regner T > I do not support Geocentrism -- I do support Heliocentrism. > These two theories are mutually exclusive -- if you prove one, you disprove > the other. > Note however that disproof of one does not prove the other. > I offer five propositions which suggest to me that the Heliocentric model > offers the more accurate explanation. > 1. Kepler's three planetary laws explain how the Solar System works and > satisfy observation; > 2. Newtonian physics explains why Kepler's Laws work; > 3. The observed behaviour of gyroscopes et al is adequate demonstration > that the Earth rotates on its axis; > 4. The observed six monthly variation between red and blue shift of stellar > spectra is adequate demonstration that the Earth revolves around the Sun; > 5. When appropriate allowance is made for the Earth's rotation and > revolution, various endeavours succeed. These include - > a. Fuel estimates for satellite launches are adequate; > b. Ballistic missiles and artillery shells hit their intended targets; > c. The exquisite precision required for successful inter planetary > navigation is achieved. > Paul D > > > Sick of deleting your inbox? Yahoo!7 Mail has free unlimited storage. > http://au.docs.yahoo.com/mail/unlimitedstorage.html >