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Refraction formula incorporating the elevation of the observer
From: Brian Villmoare
Date: 2025 Sep 5, 12:20 -0700

Formulas for calculating the effects of refraction on the angle of observation often include temperature and air pressure. For aeronautical celestial navitation, is there a formula that directly employs altitude?

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