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: Many believe the legend of the phantom ghost ship was born from sailors witnessing a Fata Morgana of a vessel sailing far beyond the visible horizon.

The following article explores the phenomenon of the Fata Morgana, the optical science behind these "mirages of the mind," and the metaphorical significance of capturing such elusive moments on film. fata_morgana_1_2020-12-03 Rossi & Judy bj.mp4

: As light passes between these layers of differing densities, it bends (refracts) in a curve. : Many believe the legend of the phantom

A Fata Morgana is a superior mirage, but it is far more sophisticated than the "puddles" seen on a hot highway. It occurs during a , where a layer of cold air is trapped beneath a layer of significantly warmer air. A Fata Morgana is a superior mirage, but

: This creates an "atmospheric duct" that acts like a lens, magnifying and distorting objects that are actually below the horizon.