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A formula for the [[optical mass]] ''m'' in terms of the [[zenith distance]] ''z'' of the sun or other celestial body; <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-Be9.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-Be9]]</blockquote> <br/>For values of ''z'' less than about 70°, Bemporad's formula can be replaced by the simpler approximate formula, <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-Be10.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-Be10]]</blockquote><br/>List, R. J., ed. 1951. Smithsonian Meteorological Tables. 6th rev. ed., . p. 422. | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 13 January 2024
A formula for the optical mass m in terms of the zenith distance z of the sun or other celestial body;
For values of z less than about 70°, Bemporad's formula can be replaced by the simpler approximate formula,
List, R. J., ed. 1951. Smithsonian Meteorological Tables. 6th rev. ed., . p. 422.
For values of z less than about 70°, Bemporad's formula can be replaced by the simpler approximate formula,
List, R. J., ed. 1951. Smithsonian Meteorological Tables. 6th rev. ed., . p. 422.