Could you see from San Francisco to Reno Nevada?

Subject: Could you see from San Francisco to Reno Nevada?

Date: Thu May 12 14:23:41 2005
Posted by Linda
Grade level: K-3 School: No school entered.
City: No city entered. State/Province: No state entered. Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 1115925821.Es

Message:


During our return trip from San Francisco, California to Reno, Nevada, my 8 year
old son had an interesting question, to which I am having a hard time finding
the answer:

If it was completely flat between San Francisco and Reno (no mountains, etc.),
with a powerful enough telescope, would you be able to see the city buildings,
in Reno, or would the earth's curvature get in the way?

Would love to hear from you - Linda

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