Refraction of light through ice crystals

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can someone explain to me how sundogs form?
I know it has to do with refraction of light through ice crystals but i need a good ray diagram explaining this...
 
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I'm going to move this up to the General Physics forum. If nothing else, for the pretty pictures in your link. :smile:
 

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