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2024-12-15 13:11:23
Due to the Earth’s rotation, stars will appear to move when looking at them through a stable telescope or camera. It is more noticeable with planets in our solar system because of their closer proximity to Earth compared to other, more distant stars. [Link]
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2024-12-15 15:19:48
The stars appear to move because the earth rotates. This specific footage is zoomed in significantly, which makes the movement seem faster than when we're used to seeing. The shimmering effect is caused by atmospheric disturbance [Link]
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