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To: Win Smith who wrote (15250)6/1/2001 3:19:56 PM
From: one_less  Respond to of 82486
 
"I think there's only one point of equidistance." That makes sense.

"I wonder if Mohammed knew about great circle routes, though." The directive for prayer is the shortest route as the crow flies. So from here, Colorado, that is North East. Most people assume it is just East because they wouldn't think of traveling North East to get to Mecca.



To: Win Smith who wrote (15250)6/1/2001 6:40:13 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 82486
 
But the shortest distance would actually be through the earth. If you where at the opposite side I suppose you could just face straight down. I don't think that is what Islam calls for though..

Tim



To: Win Smith who wrote (15250)6/3/2001 5:03:37 PM
From: Bald Eagle  Respond to of 82486
 
RE:I wonder if Mohammed knew about great circle routes, though.

I guess they thought the world was flat in those days.


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