Atmospheric Refraction Diagram
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Code Number: 8A10.75

Demo Title: Distortion Due to Refraction by Earth's Atmosphere

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Distortion due to refraction by Earth's Atmosphere

Area of Study: Astronomy

References:

  • Ariel Cohen and Igal Galili, "Where is the Sky?", TPT, Vol. 39, # 2, Feb. 2001, p. 92.
  • Neil M. Shea and Jon Loomis, "Estimating the Effective Depth of the Atmosphere Using the Old Farmer's Almanac", TPT, Vol. 35, # 2, Feb. 1997, p. 90.