(fwd) Father-Son Scientists Confirm Why Horizon Moon Ap
Bob Czerwinski (BCzerwinski@No-Spam-less-Inc.com)
Thu, 6 Jan 1999 12:27:06 -0800
> [snip]
> Since information regarding an object's apparent distance
> determines its perceived size, the more distant horizon moon is
> perceived as being up to twice as large as the elevated moon.
> [snip]
Great timing! Had an discussion at the office about this a couple weeks
ago, but couldn't get the perception-concept across to a couple of folks.
This ought to do the trick. \8^)
Thanks for passing this one along, Mark.
...Bob...