Which observational consequence results from atmospheric refraction during astronomical observations at low angles, specifically at sunrise/sunset, with astrolabes?

💡 Explanation

When observing at low angles toward the horizon, atmospheric refraction occurs because light bends as it enters denser air, causing celestial objects to appear higher in the sky than they actually are. Therefore, the apparent altitude increases rather than fading intensity, shifting spectra, or causing twinkling, which involve different optical phenomena and light paths.

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