Why Sextant Readings Need Refraction Corrections



Atmospheric refraction changes the apparent altitude of a celestial object. Bob explains why low-altitude observations need particular care and how corrections improve a sextant result. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: Sextant Corrections Explained: From Raw Measurement to True Altitude https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm0T3xwIev0 Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts


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Why Sextant Readings Need Refraction Corrections

Atmospheric refraction changes the apparent altitude of a celestial object. Bob explains why low-altitude observations need particular care...