Stars & Colours
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Hiya,
My science knowledge s very minimal and looking at some of the threads and I couldn't find an answer to my question. Basically, while looking up at stars on the fortunate occasions of clear skies, some appear to 'twinkle' more than others. Some seem to also change colours. I have seen with the naked eye some stars shimmer in various colours most prominently red, orange, yellow...and just wanted to know if i am looking at anything special like the end of a star, a reaction of light through the atmosphere or if it is just eyes playing tricks on me.
Sorry for the s
tty science 101 basic thread content, but it has always got me thinking...
Thanks
My science knowledge s very minimal and looking at some of the threads and I couldn't find an answer to my question. Basically, while looking up at stars on the fortunate occasions of clear skies, some appear to 'twinkle' more than others. Some seem to also change colours. I have seen with the naked eye some stars shimmer in various colours most prominently red, orange, yellow...and just wanted to know if i am looking at anything special like the end of a star, a reaction of light through the atmosphere or if it is just eyes playing tricks on me.
Sorry for the s
tty science 101 basic thread content, but it has always got me thinking...Thanks
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