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This phenomenon is due to a condition called atmospheric perturbation. Think of very a hot day. Images seem to shimmer, especially if you are looking across a hot surface, such as an asphalt road. This shimmering occurs because, between you and the object, hot air rises, creating movements in the air, and adjacent air currents of different temperatures give rise to something called refraction, meaning the light is bent somewhat. Because the currents are moving, waxing, and waning, the refraction (light bending) is constantly changing, and so we see an apparent shimmering of a stationary object.
The same effect occurs when we look at stars. Adjacent air currents in the atmosphere give rise to variable refractions, and so from our perspective, the stars appear to shimmer, or twinkle as it is commonly called.
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What is the name for stars that brighten then fade?
Stars that brighten and then fade are known as variable stars. Their brightness changes over time due to various factors, such as pulsations, eclipses in binary systems, or eruptive events. Studying variable stars can provide valuable information about the stellar properties and their evolution.
What is the opposite of fade?
brighten, enhance, intensify
What kind of star brightens and fades in a regular pattern?
A pulsating variable star brightens and fades in a regular pattern due to periodic changes in its size, temperature, and luminosity. These stars can be categorized into different types, such as Cepheid variables and RR Lyrae stars, based on their specific properties and pulsation periods.
Do constellations ever fade?
No - they are made up of stars. As long as the stars are there, the constellations will be there too.
What are the video effects in movie maker?
Video effects are what happens to the media when it is displayed. For example, it may be panned in/out, brighten up, darken/fade out, etc.
Can littlest pet shop toys get wet?
The paint, colours, and patterns will fade/wash off
Where do stars die?
They just stay where they are, getting dimmer and dimmer until they fade away.
Can you see a constellation when the sun is out?
The sun's light makes the stars fade from view... since constellations are made up from patterns of stars, the answer is no - BUT they're still there in the sky - we just can't see them. In fact - the stars that are in the sky during the day, are the ones we see at night 6 months later.
Does bleaching fade tattoos?
undoubtedly yes. The same is true for tanning on a regular basis.
Which pair of lines uses internal rhyme?
stars scatter... blah blah and the clouds tatter and fade
How do you spell fadely?
The correct spelling is "fade" (gradually disappear or faint).
What does laundry detergent have in it that removes stains?
AnswerThe regular powders contain bleach (which is why colours fade) and if the powder is biological, enzymes.
