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Why does the apparent position of stars keep changing a bit? - Science and Technology 1

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Question

Why does the apparent position of stars keep changing a bit?

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Solution

  1. This is due to the fluctuation of air density and temperature, as well as the movement of atmospheric air.
  2. Consequently, the refractive index of air is subject to continuous fluctuations.

Hence, the apparent position of the stars keeps changing a bit.

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