Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Dear Narasimha, Thanks so much for the clarification! I understand the issue much better now. best wishes, Willa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Dear Susan, I am glad you are clearer. Let me add just a couple more words: When we say that Sun's upper tip is exactly on the eastern horizon, we are not talking about it appearing to be there, but really being there. Light rays bend due to refraction in atmosphere (which depends on atmospheric conditions). So Sun's upper tip becomes visible (appears as though it was on the eastern horizon), while it is still a little below the horizon in reality. All the "true" calculations are easier. But "apparent" calculations require assumptions about atmospheric conditions. May Jupiter's light shine on us, Narasimha -------------------------------Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro.home.comcast.netFree Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAstrologer.org Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagannath.org------------------------------- > Dear Narasimha,> > Thank you so much for the clarification on this question. I was not clear > exactly what was meant by the tip of the Sun's disk "appearing" to be on the > horizon, as opposed to it being "truly" on the horizon. I understand the > distinction much better now and can see both the complexities and the beauty of both. > Thanks for the in-depth explanation.> > Best Wishes,> > Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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