Stars Never Twinkle: The Science Behind the Sky
Scientists at the Mount Wilson Observatory in California have recently debunked the long-held myth that stars actually twinkle. This phenomenon, often observed by travelers silhouetted against famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or the Grand Canyon, is caused by Earth's turbulent atmosphere rather than any intrinsic flicker in the stars themselves.When starlight passes through layers of the ...More
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