Publications

Abstract: This paper explores the celestial mechanics from both the Flat Earth and the conventional Spherical Earth perspectives, providing an in-depth comparative analysis of how each model interprets observable astronomical phenomena. We specifically focus on the functionality of the celestial sphere concept, its integration into the coordinate systems (Right Ascension and Declination), and the implications for understanding star trails,...

Author: Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyPublished: April 29th, 2024Accepted: April 14th, 2024DOI: 10.7434/j.gcosmog.2024.04.001 Abstract This study evaluates the practicality of determining the Moon's distance from Earth using trigonometric and parallax methods, employing real observation angles and a baseline distance typical of Earth-based measurements. The results underscore the extreme precision required in angle measurements,...

Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyPublished: September 21st, 2023Accepted: September 15th, 2023DOI: 10.1234/j.gcosmog.2023.09.020 Abstract:Historical experiments provide the foundation for much of our contemporary scientific understanding. Among them, the Cavendish experiment is hailed as a pioneering effort in quantifying the gravitational constant, G. However, with advancements in our understanding of physical forces, it becomes...

Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyPublished: September 10th, 2023Accepted: September 5th, 2023DOI: 10.1236/j.gcosmog.2023.09.019 Abstract Despite conventional wisdom advocating for the necessity of traditional fuels in aircraft, this paper aims to shed light on an underestimated alternative: air as a combustion source. Rooted in the example of Fire Pistons and backed by thermodynamic principles, the study contests the well entrenched...

Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyRussel Hippert, Ph.D. in Celestial Mechanics Published: September 9th, 2023Accepted: September 1st, 2023DOI: 10.1234/j.gcosmog.2023.09.017 Abstract: The angular size of the Moon varies between 29.3 and 34.1 arcminutes according to various types of data including historical measurements, current observations, astrophysical models, photographic data, astronomical catalogs, research papers, and public...

Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyPublished: September 8, 2023Accepted: August 25, 2023DOI: 10.1234/j.gcosmog.2023.09.016 Abstract While the shape of Earth has been the subject of contentious debate, the force of gravity is commonly used to substantiate one viewpoint at the expense of another. Newton's law of universal gravitation and Einstein's general theory of relativity, for example, are often cited within the context of a...

Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyPublished: September 6th, 2023Accepted: August 27th, 2023DOI: 10.1234/j.gcosmog.2023.10.015 Abstract Parabolic flights are often employed to simulate a zero-gravity environment, providing invaluable insights into how materials and humans behave when free from the constraints of gravity. Companies such as Zero-G and Novespace currently offer these experiences to both researchers and thrill-seekers...

Author: Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric Cosmology Published: September 6, 2023Accepted: September 3, 2023DOI: 10.1234/j.gcosmog.2023.10.011 Abstract: Eratosthenes' groundbreaking experiment in 240 BC has long been considered definitive evidence for a spherical Earth, utilizing the angular differences in sunlight at Syene and Alexandria to estimate the Earth's circumference. This study aims to challenge that paradigm by applying the...

Steven Alonzo, B.Sc. in Geocentric CosmologyPublished: September 5th, 2023Accepted: September 1st, 2023DOI: 10.1234/j.gcosmog.2023.10.010 Abstract This paper aims to reevaluate key moments and arguments that led to the shift from a flat Earth model to a spherical Earth model in scientific thought. By reviewing historical texts, early experiments, and modern scientific data, we seek to understand whether the flat Earth theory was debunked...