Have we been deceived since the past that the atmosphere has layers? Or have they used this mistake correctly for the development of science? Our discussion on the atmosphere begins… But first, let’s learn what the layers are scientifically and then delve deeper.
Layers of the Atmosphere
layers with different densities and temperature gradients The Earth’s atmosphere consists of five (5) abstract .
- Troposphere . Namely Climate Area . It is located at an altitude of 0-12 km and is the lowest layer where weather events occur.
- Stratosphere . That is, the Ozone Layer . It is located 12-50 km; here the ozone layer filters the harmful rays of the sun.
- Mesosphere . That is, Meteorite Field . 50-85 km, cold region where meteorites burn.
- Thermosphere . That is, the Internet Area . 85-600 km; It is the region where the temperature increases excessively and blocks the radiation coming from space. The polar lights shine here.
- Exosphere . In other words, Space Exit . 600 km and above, the outermost layer of the atmosphere and is considered the transition region to space.
There are no clear boundaries between these layers; smooth transitions occur as temperature, density, and gas composition change.
An Atmospheric Journey Through Science, Faith and Humanity
Let’s make a question at the intersection of science, beliefs and people’s view of the sky: Where does science get its inspiration from? Of course, from people’s ideas. Science usually starts with some ideas that extend to individual and religious beliefs. If mathematics exists today, it is because someone needed it in the past. It starts with an idea and spreads to the world, as in every invention. This is exactly how the idea of atmospheric layers emerged and took its place scientifically.
When we say atmosphere, we actually mean the blue sky and beyond all over the world. There is no visible layer when you look at it. In fact, there is no physical layer. Those who described the layers started doing this thousands of years ago. They imagined it as layers on top of each other, just like the earth, soil, stone and water. And they even made it a belief. The first people saw the sky as a place belonging to the gods.
The sky was represented by the Sumerian sky god An , and the Egyptian gods and goddesses Nut . In the eyes of the ancients, the sky was not only a physical place, but also a sacred place .
Understanding of the Sky in Ancient Civilizations
ancient Greek and Indian cosmology In , the sky was divided into layers with similar beliefs. These layers are generally associated with levels of consciousness and divine dimensions .
In the Middle Ages and Cosmology , in the Middle Ages, the Islamic world and Europe thought the sky had seven layers meanings of each layer . the physical properties and metaphysical . Islamic scholars explained the sky with layered structures and discussed
Layered Sky in the Qur’an
There are many verses in the Quran that say the sky has seven layers. The layers mentioned in these verses are important for people to learn about space.
- “He is the One Who created the seven heavens, one in harmony with the other…” ( Mulk, 3 )
- “Allah is the one who created the seven heavens and the like of them from the earth.” ( At-Talaq, 12 )
- “…. Allah is the One Who created seven heavens one above the other…. ( Mulk, 3 )
Layers of the Sky in Judaism, Christianity and Other Faiths
In Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, the heavens are considered to have seven levels , each associated with different angels and divine powers. In Christianity, this idea is found in apocryphal texts and some early writings. In particular, texts such as the ” Revelation of the Seven Heavens ” the soul travels in its ascension. the celestial stages from the 2nd century describe
The Sumerians also thought that the sky was divided into three main layers , then into structures with seven and nine stages . Although these understandings vary from culture to culture, they all come together in a common intuition that the sky is layered.
There is no harm in thinking that the words spoken about the sky are an introductory information to a better understanding of the universe in general.
Layers of the Atmosphere Are Not Physical
Layers remind us that the universe is sometimes orderly. There is a structure, but this structure is not a concrete “layer upon layer of reinforced concrete.” It is more about functions, transitions, and densities. It can be likened to an abstract situation, such as the status of positions in a workplace.
- Patron
- Manager
- Worker
It takes some science and thinking to understand these. The layered explanation of the sky by religions and beliefs does not reject science. It gives direction to science. Just like a compass. Man is the guide of man.
I consider the layers not physical but functional. Because that is what is compatible with science. But at the same time, it shows that when trying to understand these functional layers, we should also listen to the religious ideas of the past. We are inspired by the past. The atmosphere is not a multi-layered structure, but a gas field between the earth and space . May your mood be cheerful no matter what the weather is…
Stay well.
