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1. Atmospheric Refraction Index

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   The Inversion of Zenithal Horizon (IZH)
   The IZH(IZH) is an effect where, under extremely low atmospheric psychic friction (usually observed over sparsely populated deserts immediately preceding a major technological breakthrough, the observed zenith appears slightly concave, suggesting the sky is momentarily trying to fold inward to better receive the incoming data stream. This occurs when $\m…