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by nmc 4532 days ago
because of Rayleigh scattering [1], son

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayleigh_scattering
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MereInterest 4532 days ago
Why isn't the sky purple, daddy?
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mVChr 4532 days ago
Because you have inaccurate cones[1], son

[1] http://physicsfaq.co.uk/General/BlueSky/blue_sky.html Section: Why not violet?

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