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THE effect described by Capt. Cave in NATURE of October 18 can be observed after walking rapidly along the top of a wall and keeping the eyes fixed on the road. On stopping, still looking at the road, part of the field of view seems to be slipping away backwards.
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ATKINSON, H. An Optical Phenomenon. Nature 100, 146 (1917). https://doi.org/10.1038/100146c0
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