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From: Fred Hebard (no email)
Date: Wed Jul 07 2004 - 13:00:56 EDT
George,
I for one am enjoying the discussion. I am rather convinced, being a
non expert in these matters, by John's arguments, but I wonder whether
he would be so kind as to address the issue of a ship on the horizon,
for instance. Would it always appear higher than it really is?
Thanks,
Fred
On Jul 7, 2004, at 12:45 PM, George Huxtable wrote:
> John Brenneise and I seem to have started a bit of a discussion
> between us
> about refraction in the atmosphere. It's the sort of in-principle
> argument
> that I rather enjoy (and I hope John does too), but may well drive
> others
> up the wall.
>
> As it's got somewhat esoteric by now, I propose to take it off-list,
> to a
> private discussion between the two of us, unless anyone objects. But if
> anyone else happens to be following it or wishes to participate,
> please say
> so on-list and I will reconsider.
>
> George.
>
>
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