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Founder |
Why do stars sparkle? Why doesn't the sun sparkle?
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A1 |
Isn't it because they are dying?
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Founder |
Well - the sun is dying yet we do not perceive it to be sparkling.  |
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A1 |
But I think stars sparkle right before they die. You're seeing the last flickers of life/gases before they go out for good. I think. But if I'm right, I hope the sun doesn't start twinkling anytime soon or we're all fucked.
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A1 |
see Scintillation
Guys, this phenomenon has nothing to do with stars dying... The sun doesn't sparkle because it is so much closer and so more luminous - hence the effect is nowhere near as pronounced as with stars (we just don't notice it). |
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A1 |
Relax, Frenchy... The sun has a lot of life (millions of years worth) left in it ... |
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A1 |
 Well then.  *backs out of conversation*  |
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