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  • Understanding Horizons: Types and Definitions
    A horizon doesn't have a name. It's a general term that refers to the line where the sky and the Earth appear to meet.

    However, there are specific types of horizons:

    * True Horizon: The actual line where the sky and the Earth meet, visible from a perfectly flat surface.

    * Visible Horizon: The line seen from a certain height, which can be influenced by features like hills or buildings.

    * Geometric Horizon: A theoretical line that is perpendicular to the observer's vertical line and passes through the center of the Earth.

    So, while a horizon itself doesn't have a name, you can refer to these specific types of horizons.

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