Because of Atmospheric Refraction, a Rising Star Seen near the Earth's

question 34

Multiple Choice

Because of atmospheric refraction, a rising star seen near the earth's horizon is actually ____.

• A) slightly higher than it appears
• B) slightly lower than it appears
• C) much dimmer than it appears
• D) much further away than it appears

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