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Explain atmospheric refraction.Why do stars twinkle?

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The refractive index of atmosphere is changing continuously. As starlight enters in to, atmosphere. undergoes several times refraction. Hence, the apparens position of stars are changing continuously. As the path rays of light coming from star goes on varying slighting starlight entering to the eyes flickers. Hence, stars twinkle.
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