Looking through a magnifying glass magnifies what is in the center by distorting light. When you remove it, the distortion stops, and you can literally see straight again. Fascinating. I'm sure nobody has ever noticed that before. Don't see how that helps your point, however. > I encourage you to perform this experiment for yourself which can easily be done with your camera phone. Right back at you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICTiolNm59Q You can clearly see from the ladder and platform structures that zooming into the distance does nothing to bring anything hidden into view. It only makes what is already visible larger or smaller. But, see, the problem is that you're a believer. And so facts won't matter.