Are Photos of a Perfectly Round Earth Consistent with Science?

Earth—a geoid with flattened poles, or a flawless sphere straight out of CGI? While science describes our planet as an uneven shape, images released by NASA and other agencies often show a nearly perfect globe. For some, it’s just optics and camera limitations. For others—it’s proof of editing, manipulation, or even a global hoax. Has the truth been smoothed out for visual appeal—or for control? Or is there something hidden in that “perfect” curve no one wants to admit? Answer—before theory becomes “fact.”