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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

14

Green Ray Phenomenon Observed In Australia

The article discusses a rare optical event called the green ray observed at sunset in Australia. It explains atmospheric dispersion creating a brief green fringe at the sun’s edge lasting about two thirds of a second, with notes on how refraction and atmospheric layers produce the effect and why it vanishes as the sun sets.

Shorn Mir Paris Eustatmerk Paul Theonet Colar Reyes Abe Hirao Min Psion Ge Puiers Strabury Eomark

Electric culture claim revives soil work in farming

An article reports a new electrical soil treatment method tested in fields with crops like beets and potatoes. Proponents claim no chemical fertilizers are needed as current draws nutrients from the soil, while critics speak of limited results and potential hazards.

Poe Dricnalttial Coleitige

Unclear Optical Phenomenon of Green Horizon and Afterimage

A fragmented discussion outlines the optical effects of green fringe observations at sunrise and sunset, noting how contrast, refraction, and dispersion influence perceived color. It cites photographic impact, horizon glare, and conditions that trigger visibility, with references to observers and terms like Green Hay and Chreen Tey.

Green Ray Display Noted In Rare Atmospheric Optics

Descriptions of a vivid green ray visible to the naked eye appear amid atmospheric observations. The phenomenon shows a bright orange yellow tint as the sun sets behind the horizon. Observers report a faint central tint and perceptible color changes described in archaic prose.

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