= Empirical evidence for the spherical shape of Earth
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Empirical evidence for the spherical shape of the Earth comes from various observations and experiments conducted throughout history, as well as modern measurements. Here are some key pieces of evidence: 1. **Photographs from Space**: Images taken by satellites and astronauts clearly show the Earth as a sphere. These pictures are consistent and have been taken from multiple space missions.
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