Submitted by Wing-Emotional t3_z5vaun in space
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NotAHamsterAtAll t1_ixy7lse wrote
Yes, the circle you stand on would be "flatter", as it is bigger, so you see further.
the_fungible_man t1_ixy89jt wrote
Without an atmosphere, sure (though it wouldn't increase linearly with radius).
But wtmospheric extinction is a thing. On a huge planet, your horizon might be 1000 km away, but you're unlikely to be able to see it clearly through an Earth-like atmosphere.
Wing-Emotional OP t1_ixybljt wrote
Thank you. So if horizon is 3.1 miles away for human with average stats. Would it be 6.2 on the bigger version of our planet?
Wing-Emotional OP t1_ixybmxu wrote
Thank you
Wing-Emotional OP t1_ixyboka wrote
Thank you
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Sudzkng t1_ixy629n wrote
Your apparent horizon would be further away, yes.