Why Is It That Dim Stars in the Night Sky

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why is it that dim stars in the night sky sometimes disappear when you look directly at them?

• A) The light from the dim star is focused on the blind spot.
• B) The light from the dim star is deflected by the aqueous humor.
• C) The light from the dim star is focused on cones in the fovea, which are less sensitive than rods.
• D) The light from the dim star becomes highly saturated.

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