Atmospheric Refraction

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Atmospheric Refraction

Refraction resulting when a ray of radiant energy passes obliquely through an atmosphere.
It may be called "astronomical refraction" if the ray enters the atmosphere from outer space, or "terrestrial refraction" if it emanates from a point on or near the surface of the earth.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use