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Why do some stars twinkle

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Turbulent air currents cause the star's light to dance around. aka twinkle

Jrdmcgr answered Apr 9, 2019

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stars twinkle because of turbulence in the atmosphere of the earth.

Jordania answered Apr 14, 2019

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