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    Why do stars seem higher than they actually are?

    Question #106298. Asked by Shivangi18. (Jun 13 09 4:10 AM)


    kthnos

    		Because of refraction in the earth's atmosphere:

    The air density in the earth's atmosphere and therefore also the index of refraction of the earth's atmosphere decrease with increasing altitude.

    wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_the_stars_seem_to_be_slightly_higher_than_ they_actually_are

    Jun 13 09, 5:26 AM

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