
Why do stars twinkle?
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
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Why Do Stars Twinkle?
A new kind of hearing aid allows for a blue tooth connection, so that the sound doesn't have to go through the air. Our atmosphere is the number one reason why stars twinkle. For you to see a star, you need like, a direct line of sight between you and the star. But if some photons are deflected then you don't see them. Those photons might land to your left or to your right or somewhere else. They still hit the earth, but they're not hitting your eye any more.
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