A luminous body when obscured by a dense atmosphere will appear smaller; as may be seen by the moon or sun veiled by fogs. (Leonardo da Vinci)

A luminous body when obscured by a dense atmosphere will appear smaller; as may be seen by the moon or sun veiled by fogs.

Leonardo da Vinci

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