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Light waves are always refracted to some degree by convection currents and vertical refractivity gradients in air. That's why astronomers want to see starlight that has passed through as little air as possible. It's also the reason that the legends of flying horses and magic carpets originated in the regions with the hottest deserts.

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Sunlight intensity in deserts is high because the skies are generally clear.

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