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A Near Perfect Illusioni by Bill Bunting Whcn obscrving the ful moon as it riscs, our senses tell us that the moon is Iwo to tliree limes larget, than it is after il lias risen well abovc thc horizon. There is no rational reason for tbis as thc moon is no dloser ta the observer at moon risc than laler in the evening. As a mnater of fact it is 64,000 kmi (4,000 miles) further from your eye (thc radius of the earth) as it rises-, than it is as it reaches a point dircctly overhcad. If You ever Stoppcd to ralionalize why the moon appears enlarged, you might have atributed it tb thc fact that Uic liglit from the moon, close to thc horizon, sMrikcs the carffi's atmosphere at an oblique angle and therefore has much more "air" 10 penetrale tb bc reccivcd by your eye. This "extra air" might, in some way act as a lens to magnify the moon and make il appear larger. Afler aIl, Uic cxtra distance thc sun's light must travel from the horizon to Our eyc, turns Uic sunsets rcd and shows us a giant rcd disc near Uic horizon, as Uic sun sets. Thic truUi is, this observation is one of nature's m~ost ncarly perfect illusions. Neither Uic Sun nor Uic moon, as iA appears near thc horizon, whcther rising or setting, is any larger than' it is *whcn il is at Uic zeniUi. It is only our senses tbat tel us that il is. Early astronomers recognizcd titis fact and tried to explain iL. An Egyptian astronomer ini Uic first century A.D. suggested Ibat whcn Uic moon is close to Uic horizon, wc sec il along wiUi Uic familiar back drop of trees 'and buildings. Knowing Uic size of Uic backçdrop and how big the moon is, in comparison, wc think we sec it larger than it is. However, this does not explain Uic fact Ibat Uic same phenomenon occurs on Uic dcsert, Or at sca whcrc Uic horizon is dcvoid of objccts of a faiiar size. Tlrials coniductcd a t Universities in Uic United States uscd 20 inch cardboard discs which wcrc shown to people boUi ouldoors (horizon visible) and in a darkened room (no visible horizon). The discs werc displaycd both at cyc level and also clevated in relation to the observers' cycs. The observers wcoe positioned so that Uiey wcre equidistant from the îwo dises. H-owcvcr, Uiey were not told Uic discs were Uic same size. Wben askcd to compare Uic sizes of Uic two discs every one of Uic test subjects said Uic lowcr- disc was the larger. Chldren particularly saw Uic dises as larger (from îwo 10 four limes as large) than did the adults. There seems 10 be somcthing about looking liorizontally at an object that makes us perceive it to be larger than whcn we observe it above thc horizontal. There must be other reasons as wdll but no one lias becn able 10 suggcsî what Uicy miglit bc. Knowing that full will Uic size of Uic moon is not any largcr as it riscs, as well as knowing about Uic trials Uiat have been donc to prove this, 1 sîill sec what cveryonc cIsescsecs whcn I look at Uic rising full moon, and noUing I tell myseif will make me sec it diffcrently. To prove 10 yourself that Uis is an illusion, (better not try this on a main street or whcrc strangers cas sec you), turn your back on the ncwly rising ful moon, bcnd over and look at Uic moon upside down from beîween your legs. It will appear mucli smaller. As a final proof, hold as aspirin tablet, bcîwcen your tliumb and fore finger, at arms lengîli. Position yourself so that Uic aspirin covers Uic full moon. The aspirin will appear just a bit larger than the moon and will nicely cover il whethcr 1the full moon lias just risen or whethcr il is at Uic zenith. Thec same proposition holds truc for die sun, that large red baîl1 you sec just as Uic s un is setting is no larger than the sun you sec at higli noon. Howevcr, il is harder 10 prove Uiat Ibis is so for the sun, since it is not safe 10 look at the1e Sun bo compare sizes. Nature lias many tricks 10 play s on the unwary. However, t11er illusions of a larger than normal, rising or sctting, moon or sun is one of Uic best. r Rare painting returns from Restoration Lab Rare Paint-ing returns from Conserl'ation Lab Restora ion... From October 6 Io Novemnber 22 a rare painting from Uic Clarke, Muscum collection will bc on display at Uic Museum at Kirby. A portrait of carly Orono setlier iruy Gamsby, painted cires 1855 1ý-yan unknown artist has spent thc Iast îhrcc months aI 111e Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Rccrcaîion's Conservation Laboratory being cleaned and rcpaircd. 139 ycars of dirt and grime have licen liftcd away, Uic pigment consolidated, missing pigment matched and replaccd and new canvas and supports attachcd have given Guy Gamsby a ncw Icase on life. In addition b Uice painting is a brief history of Guy Gamsby and hîs family and pliotograplis showing several of Uic stages of Uic process to restore tIbis unique painting. Guy Gamsby arrived in Clarke Township at Orono about 1836 with his fanHiy. His brother Joncs followed in the wintcr of 1837- 38. Evcntually purcliasing land Ibat would encompass Uic entire south-east corner of Uic village of Oreno, bis son- Lorenzo cstablished an early drug store in the villagc. This scîtlement of 'Gamsby's' was referred t0 as -Tne Lower Canada Scîllement'. A school knewn as the Gamsby School was built. This schooî asd community around it was given Uic biblical naine of Antjoch. This Meningitis case confirmed in Bowmanville A sixteen year old Bowmanville Higli Sehool student dicd Sunday evening of meningococcal disease, confirms Dr. Linda Panare, Uic Associate Medical Officer of Healîli for Diurham Rcgion. There appears to bce-1o connection betwen 1the high school student and Uic 3 year old girl reportcd last wcck with meningococcal disease. 'he littie girl is recovering from lier illness. AIl houscliold and higli risk contacts of boîh cases have received preventive trealment. Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria and lias two forms - meningococcal meningitis which is an infection of t11e covering of 111e brain and spinal cord and meningococcemnia which is an infection of t11e bîood. Anyonc witli a sudden fever, intense, licadache, nausca and/or vomiting, stiff neck or a rash should be scen by a doctor immediately. Direct sneezing or coughing can sprcad t11e disease, but th1e disease is most oftcn transmittcd by sharing saliva. Parents should tell their childrcn flot 10 share drinks, forks, spoons, cigarettes or longues (Frenchi kissing), Being in t11e same roomn with a sick person will not, but being in intimate contact witli a sick person will, sprcad Uic discase. Dr. Panaro notes, "11 is frigliîening te hear of these ilinesses which could affect your child. You can help your child by cnicouraging tIbcm 10 cover Ibeir mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, by tclling Uiemn not to share eating and drinking ulensils, including water botîles, or to share saliva with others by kissing." If parents suspect that their chuld lias any of Uic above signs and symptoms, Uieir doctor sliouîd be consulîcd because mneningyococcal disease can only be confirmcd through laboratory tests. There have been twn cases of viral meningitis in t11e Bowmanville arca last week. Viral meningitis lias identical symptoms 10 meningococcal mneningilis and can only bc idenîificd by a spinal. tap. Meningococcal meningitis requires antibiotic trealmein, viral meningitis wilI gel better on ils If you have any questions contact 1the Hcaltli Departiment at (905) 723-8521. school also scrved as a church for some lime. The Gamsby's eventually built a smalî frame Chiristian churcli in Orono and whlen il burnced was rcplaced with a brick structure. This churcli stands today as an aparîment Liouse on Mill Street ini Orono. Guy Gamsby lived from 1803 to 1859, After November 22, 111e portrait wilî bc moved 10 1the vluscum's Parlour Display for Uic winter. For more information please cail Uic Museum at 983-9243. Clarington Museums/Clarke Museum & Archives is open year round, Tucsday through Friday il .-m. t0 4 p.m. The Museum is losed on Mondays and Holidays, lcated at 7086 Kirby School E:oad H---- 3- 1 1- aI-Regiona CI Ic R ýR The various Lodges are once again holding their regular meetings after liaving liad a busy summer. Taking part in th1e annual Parades, and the Fair Parade. Some Of 1the members have been busy cleaning and painting tic inside Of Uic Hall. The Mcn's Lodgc met on Wedncsday, October 4111. The Junior Lodgc met on Thursday, October 5111 and Uic Ladies Lodge will bc meeting on Thursday, October l3th. The cuchre parties will be starting on Friday, October 2lst. Corne on out. 'Me Kendal L.O.L. 405 will bc sponsoring a Turkey Dinner, wiUi aIl the trimmingRs on Sundav, P. Lo~ I ask rorce t0 locale a permanent waste Site in Port Hope if a suitable location could bc found. It lias been reported Ibat Port Hope councillors wîhl initially onîy focus on wasîc that is currcnîly stored in thecir own munticipality. The action of council was as unanirmous decision and il gaincd 1the support of Colin Slade head of 111e Port Hope Commnunity head of t11e lias assurcd weuld bc Uie was. told Ibcy could cir own agreement îcral .govcrniment as Impensation was said that the Deep t package had been assurcd il )n if 11ev The Community Services Department invtes youth, between the ages of 6 and 13 years, to corne out and join in somne great Hallowe'en activities. Ail will be heldat the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (formerly the Bowmanville Recreation Complex). HALLOWE'EN PRE-TEEN DANCE Get a head start on the Hallowe'en spirit. Wear your scariest costume and dance the evening away with your friends. DATE: TIME: Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Fitness Centre or you can buy one at the door. This event is supervised by Community Services Depariment staff but parent volunteers are welcome. HALLOWE'EN SURPRISE Youth who participate in this program wiII create monster miasks and claw paws to go with that special costume for their night out on October 3lst. You wil also make great Hallowe'en favours as a special treat, Corne out and make your own scary ideas for that special night. DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1994 DURATION: 3HOURS TIMES., 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON OR 1:-00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. FEE: $25.0O/PARTICIPANT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20,1994 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Dates of Publication: Wednesday, October 12 and 19, 1994 P.0. 4859 P.O. 4859 1 1 1 FUN TFOUTH HALL