How Many Points Can Be Observed Simultaneously on a Sphere?

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The maximum number of points that can be observed simultaneously on a sphere from an external viewpoint is one. This conclusion is based on the premise that if the observer is positioned at an infinite distance from the sphere, only a single point can be seen at any given moment. This scenario highlights the geometric properties of spheres and the limitations of perspective in three-dimensional space.

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What is the greatest number of points on a spherical planet so that no two might
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If you can look at the sphere from infinity, then it's 1.
 
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