Question

explain why the planets do not twinkle ??​

Answer 1

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Why do the planets not twinkle?

Planets do not twinkle because:

• Planets are not a source of light. Instead, they reflect low intensity light reaching them. 
• They are also closer to the Earth than the distant stars. Hence, the shift due to atmospheric refraction is smaller.
• As the planets are closer, planets appear larger in comparison to the stars. Hence, the shift is not enough for the planets to twinkle.

Answer 2

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Unlike stars, planets don't twinkle. Stars are so distant that they appear as pinpoints of light in the night sky, even when viewed through a telescope. Because all the light is coming from a single point, its path is highly susceptible to atmospheric interference (i.e. their light is easily diffracted).

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