2007-01-13 23:56:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jack 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The horizon is determined by several factors:
1. Your elevation
2. The elevation of the land at the horizon (you can see a mountain top further on the horizon than the ocean surface).
3. The curvature of the earth.
If you are looking out over the sea, the horizon can be calculated like this:
http://www.boatsafe.com/tools/horizon.htm
Done!
2007-01-14 06:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well its actually infinite as was previously stated. But from any given location the distance to the seen horizon can be measured with a Sextant, or a quadrant. It is the sum of the angles from suns position to the the line of the horizon. The measure is moved to artifucially set the sun on the seen horizon the angle is then given and the time and distance is then known.
2007-01-14 00:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The horizon that you see at ground level is a set distance due to the curve of the earth. If you are on flat ground or water , you can see no more than about 12 miles. If you are higher on a hill or mountain, of course you can see farther.
2007-01-14 00:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by morris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't. it is infinite
2007-01-14 00:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋