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All chemical/elements have a refractive index so light will always change slightly everywhere it goes. these angular changes become extremely significant over many miles. When combining elements this can greatly exaggerate the refractivity. For example, by placing sugar in water you can see light bend using a laser pointer. Add to this diffusion, reflection and other important things that can happen to light in the atmos which require study.

 

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