Description
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
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