Question

is the positionof a star as seen by us at its true position ? justify your answer​

Answer 1

Explanation:

No, it is not true position. It is apparent position we see because we know there are many layers in atmosphere, therefore light coming from stars undergo refraction many times which occurs in medium of gradually changing refractive index and therefore we see the apparent position of the star.

Answer 2

Answer:

No

Explanation:

• due to refraction by atmosphere light bends and appears on a another place.
• light takes thousands of years to reach us so we can see the past of that star