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Because the atmosphere bends starlight towards the normal, the apparent position of a star viewed near the horizon is

Question
Because the atmosphere bends starlight towards the normal, the apparent position of a star viewed near the horizon is
lower (below) its actual position
slightly higher (above) its actual position
exactly the same as its actual position
impossible to determine at all
Answer
slightly higher (above) its actual position
Detailed Explanation
The chapter states that the star appears slightly higher (above) its actual position when viewed near the horizon, due to this bending.
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