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Whether or not an object that is immersed in the atmosphere, (i.e. a light
ray that starts with an index of refraction measurably greater than 1.0....)
shows up higher or lower depends on the weather between it and the observer.
I don't think that you can say always in that case.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Hebard" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: Refraction.
> 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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