Atmospheric refraction Atmospheric refraction is considered in measuring the position of both celestial and terrestrial objects. Astronomical or celestial refraction causes astronomical objects to appear higher above the horizon than they actually are. Terrestrial refraction usually causes terrestrial objects to appear higher than they actually are, although in the afternoon when the air near the ground is heated, the rays can curve upward making objects appear lower than they actually are. Refraction not only affects visible light rays, but all electromagnetic radiation, although in varying degrees. For example, in the visible spectrum, blue is more affected than red. This may cause astronomical
Son of a Son of a Sailor (song) melody has changed somewhat. Nadirah Shakoor sings the second half of the second verse. A couple of corners were cut, particularly the final chorus and outro. This is the version that Buffett continues to play, and is what the re-recording on "" and the sound board live albums sound like. Son of a Son of a Sailor (song) "Son of a Son of a Sailor" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It's the opening track of the 1978 album of the same name. The song is a fan favorite, although it wasn't a