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Atmosphere questions

Posted: 29.06.2008, 22:38
by PlutonianEmpire
Is it true that the earths atmosphere causes celestial bodies like the moon to appear 3 times larger than it really is? if so, is it possible to implement this in celestia?

Re: Atmosphere questions

Posted: 30.06.2008, 01:08
by selden
No, it is not true.

The Moon looks like it's large when it is at the horizon, but it is an optical illusion.

Re: Atmosphere questions

Posted: 30.06.2008, 03:23
by PlutonianEmpire
ok, thanks. :)