The same object can look different at the same scale because of perspective of the viewer. You have no experience in photography or perspective in art - both of which explain this. I'll see if I can find a link to a clear explanation that will set you right. Then you'll see.
Here: same size glass in each case, but it is distorted by focal length. The same thing applies to satellite cameras and the earth. The earth can be the ssme size in two pictures but it can be distorted in one picture due to different perspective of view.
The same object can look different at the same scale because of perspective of the viewer. You have no experience in photography or perspective in art - both of which explain this. I'll see if I can find a link to a clear explanation that will set you right. Then you'll see.
Here: same size glass in each case, but it is distorted by focal length. The same thing applies to satellite cameras and the earth. The earth can be the ssme size in two pictures but it can be distorted in one picture due to different perspective of view.
https://photofocus.com/photography/quick-tip-focal-length-and-distortion/
I won't beat you over the head, but I disagree. It is okay to be doubtful but one also has to be sure one's on the right track.