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Physics - Light/Optics

Mirages

Plane sailing! Amazing optical illusion shows a cruise ship appearing to HOVER over the horizon
Charlie Coe, Daily Mail Australia, 3/28/2020. Discusses and displays an example of a Fata Morgana (mirage)
Fata Morgana: Ice Stories
An Exploratorium museum resource
Introduction to Mirages
From the website: "The information on this page represents the views of Andrew T. Young and not necessarily those of San Diego State University. Andrew T. Young takes full responsibility for the information presented."
Mirage - Encyclopedia Britannica Article
Mirages in the Sky (Museum of Unnatural Mystery)
Mirages: A Primer
A commercial website, The Weather Doctor is published by Keith C. Heidorn, PhD
Arctic Phenomena

Crocker Land - Chasing a Mirage

Crocker Land Expedition Collection from the Arctic
A Spurlock Museum, University of Illinois resource
Geographical Report of the Crocker Land Expedition, 1913-1917
A report by Donald B. MacMillan, leader of the expedition
CROCKER LAND EXPEDITION Peary–MacMillan Arctic Museum