The Moon Illusion

The Sky at Night Season 17 Episode 10

Overview:
How big do you see the full moon? Near the horizon, it appears larger than when it is high in the sky - but this is not due to magnification by the earth's atmosphere. Patrick Moore discusses this with Professor Richard Gregory

Genre : Documentary, News

Actors : -

Release Date : 1973-09-18

Duration : 30 menit

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The African Eclipse
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Navigational Astronomy
8. Navigational Astronomy
Venus - A Cratered World
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The Moon Illusion
10. The Moon Illusion
The Volcanoes of Mars
11. The Volcanoes of Mars
When Mercury Crosses the Sun
12. When Mercury Crosses the Sun
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