Explain Why Stars Twinkle When Viewed from the Ground

question 27

Essay

Explain why stars twinkle when viewed from the ground. Would they twinkle if viewed from outer space?

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Definitions:

Rales

An unusual sound heard in the bronchi on examination of respirations.

Temporal Artery Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature by scanning the forehead over the temporal artery, noted for its non-invasive and quick readings.

Celsius

A scale for measuring temperature where 0 degrees represent the freezing point of water, and 100 degrees its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure.