The moiré effect lights that guide ships home

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The moiré effect in ship guidance lighting uses optical properties to create navigation signals. Explains both the optical phenomenon and its practical application.

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A 4-minute video from Tom Scott: “The moiré effect lights that guide ships home”.

Video by Tom Scott, played through YouTube's embedded player.

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