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Re: Refraction.
From: John Brenneise
Date: 2004 Jul 7, 11:22 -0700
From: John Brenneise
Date: 2004 Jul 7, 11:22 -0700
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. > > > > > > ================================================================ > > contact George Huxtable by email at george@huxtable.u-net.com, by > > phone at > > 01865 820222 (from outside UK, +44 1865 820222), or by mail at 1 Sandy > > Lane, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 5HX, UK. > > ================================================================ > >