Does the Earth "really" revolve round the Sun?

In summary, a person in the conversation expressed concern about someone in their country who is anti-science and anti-Western civilization, claiming that science is a lie. Another person questioned why this is a mystery, stating that science and anti-science views are simply conflicting opinions and one is clearly wrong. The question was then asked if the statement that the sun and Earth's movements are equal observations is true, to which it was responded that this is not the case. The conversation was closed, with the reminder that the purpose of the platform is to discuss mainstream science and not to debunk anti-science individuals.
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Is science "objective" knowledge?
I think this question is important so posting it here. To cut a long story short there is a person in our country who is totally anti-science and anti-Western citilization. He says science is a big lie.

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What mystery? As far as I can tell, science says something, and someone anti-science says something else. One is wrong. Why is this a mystery?
 
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What mystery? As far as I can tell, science says something, and someone anti-science says something else. One is wrong. Why is this a mystery?
Is it true that "the sun going around Earth and the Earth going around the sun are just two observations. None is better than the other. "?
 
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Of course not.
 
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This thread is closed. On PF we discuss mainstream science only. Our aim is not to debunk every anti-science nut on the internet, but simply to educate about mainstream science. This aim is not accomplished by debunking crackpots.
 

FAQ: Does the Earth "really" revolve round the Sun?

1. What is the evidence that the Earth revolves around the Sun?

There are several pieces of evidence that support the fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun. One of the most notable is the observation of the phases of Venus, which can only be explained by its orbit around the Sun. Additionally, the changing positions of stars in the night sky throughout the year also indicate that the Earth is moving around the Sun.

2. How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

The Earth takes approximately 365.24 days to complete one revolution around the Sun. This is why we have leap years every four years to account for the extra time and keep our calendars aligned with the Earth's orbit.

3. Does the Earth's distance from the Sun change during its orbit?

Yes, the Earth's distance from the Sun does change during its orbit. The Earth follows an elliptical orbit, meaning it is closer to the Sun at some points and farther away at others. This distance does not significantly affect the Earth's climate, as the tilt of the Earth's axis is the primary factor in seasonal changes.

4. How does the Earth's orbit around the Sun affect the length of a day?

The Earth's orbit around the Sun does not directly affect the length of a day. The Earth's rotation on its axis is what determines the length of a day. However, the tilt of the Earth's axis does change throughout the year, causing the amount of daylight hours to vary.

5. Is the Sun the center of the universe?

No, the Sun is not the center of the universe. The Sun is just one of billions of stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. And the Milky Way is just one of billions of galaxies in the observable universe. Therefore, the Sun is not the center of the universe, but it is the center of our solar system.

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