Correct explanation of the rainbow

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Dietrich von Freiberg (c.1250-1310) uses crystalline spheres and flasks filled with water to study the reflection and refraction in raindrops that leads to primary and secondary rainbows.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Correct explanation of the rainbow". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 May 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=6060, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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