Halos and rainbows: Demonstration explores nature's optics

July 26, 2013

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J. Shaw photo. Double rainbow over the hills north of Fairbanks, Alaska.
J. Shaw photo. Double rainbow over the hills north of Fairbanks, Alaska.


Diana Campbell
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7/26/13


性欲社 Geophysical Institute will host a free public demonstration of artificially made rainbows and halos Monday, Aug. 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Elvey Auditorium.

The demonstration is part of a scientific meeting being held at 性欲社 August 5-8. The meeting is expected to draw about 45 scientists from around the world who study the science of light and color in nature, including rainbows, sundogs, halos, mirages and other optics caused by light refraction.

The public demonstration is free, but the meeting is for registered participants. It is partially funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Ken Sassen, GI researcher, at ksassen@gi.alaska.edu.Amy Hartley, public information officer, at 907-474-5823 or amy.hartley@gi.alaska.

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