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Definition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

refraction | re\u00b7\u200bfrac\u00b7\u200btion | ri-\u02c8frak-sh\u0259n 
<\/em>noun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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: \u00a0concept in\u00a0physics that refers to the change in direction of a\u00a0wave\u00a0passing from one medium (i.e. air, glass, water) to another following a change in speed or velocity. (Britannica)<\/em>
:\u00a0<\/strong>concept in astronomy that refers to change in the apparent position of a celestial body due to bending of the light rays emanating from it as they pass through the atmosphere (Merriam-Webster<\/em>). Astronomical refraction\u00a0causes objects in space to appear higher above the horizon than they might be. See: MIRAGE.

Query: <\/strong>What is a mirage? Is it a false image, an illusion, a hallucination, an optical effect, or vision? How would you define it?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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: a concept that you learn when you begin studying the theories behind scuba diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

: When you are swimming underwater with a mask attached to your face, light passes from the water, and it bends through the mask lens and the air space between your eyes and the frame. This is refraction<\/em>. The process of refraction creates a magnifying effect. (SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Query<\/strong>: Did you know that underwater objects appear 25% closer and one-third larger than they do on land? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self-Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s been my goal for over a year to try scuba diving. When I signed up for it, I wasn’t in the best health. My body itself felt like its own retraction, a vessel disconnected that had diverted away from the mind. A year ago, I looked healthy, but I wasn’t. I wasn’t ready to go diving. I knew I could. I had health problems and I needed time to get better. I tried to read the open water scuba diving course booklet. Even with its 14 pt size font, my eyes kept darting across the room and to my phone to the next project or visual that interested me. I became preoccupied with an endless number of work tasks, and I was too exhausted to study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe it wasn’t the right time either. And maybe I only had to try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I finally booked a scuba diving experience and went on an adventure. It’s vital to take care of yourself and schedule moments of rest. The benefits to taking time to rest include going on an extraordinary trip underwater (well, shallow water) that I will never forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was experimenting and made this little motivational video below. I hope you enjoy it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sea urchins looked larger underwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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