not looking up at the stars but straight ahead how far is it to the horizon
2007-10-13 23:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by leigh j 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
If you were to stand on the edge of a shore the distance to the horizon would be approximate due to the many variables.
Check this site out: http://mintaka.sdsu.edu/GF/explain/atmos_refr/horizon.html
2007-10-13 23:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are seeing a horizon, then you are not really on a flat surface.
Are you talking about a theoretical flat surface ? The limit would probably depend on the dispersion caused by air.
2007-10-14 02:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by Beardo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On flat open ocean the apparent horizon is 22 miles away.
2007-10-14 02:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. A very tall person ?
OR
2. A dwarf ?
3. With or without a telescope ?
2007-10-17 21:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one happens to be loooking at sunset, one can see as far as the sun, which is a considerable distance.
2007-10-14 07:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to each one's power of vision.
2007-10-17 21:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by The Tribune 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the horizon
2007-10-14 04:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a long way
2007-10-13 23:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wear glasses. I don't know.
2007-10-13 23:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by chilicooker_mkb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋